MINISTRY OF SHIPPING & TRANSPORT
(Shipping Wing)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th January, 1985
(MERCHANT SHIPPING)
G.S.T. 70 (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (b), (c) and (d) of section 87 read with section 83 of the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: -
CHAPTER – I
PRELIMNARY
1. Short title, commencement and application. - (1) These rules may be called the Merchant Shipping (Examination of Dredge Master and Dredge Mates) Rules, 1985.
(2). They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
(3). They shall apply to-
(a) any candidate, who is a citizen of India;
(b) any other candidate permitted to be examined under these rules by a special order of the Central Government;
(c) any candidate who is a citizen of a country other than India in respect of which a Gazette has been made by the Central Government under section 86 of the Act, to the effect that nay certificate of dredger granted country specified in the said notification shall be recognised a equivalent to the corresponding certificate of Dredger Mate or Dredge Master, as the case may be, granted under the Act.
2. Definitions. - In these rules under the context otherwise requires-
(a) “Act” means the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 (44 of 1958) as amended form time to time;
(b) “Approved” means approved by the Chief Examiner of Masters and Mates;
(c) “Chief Examiner” means the Nautical adviser to the Government of India;
(d) “Continuous Certificate of Discharge” means a Certificate of Discharge issued under the Merchant Shipping (Certificate of Discharge) Rules 1960, as amended from time to time;
(e) “Dredger” means a vessel engaged in dredging operation;
(f) “Effective charge” in a relation to watchkeeping service means assuming full responsibly for the watch or a dredging shift but does not preclude occasional supervision by a senior office or Master;
(g) “Examiner” means the examiner of Dredger Masters and Dredger Mates appointed under section 79 of the Act;
(h) “Master and Mates Rules” means the Merchant Shipping (Examination of Masters and Mates) Rules 1954, as amended from time to time;
(i) “Non-trading ship” means a ship not going to any foreign country or not engaged in the coasting trade of India;
(j) “Ordinary trading ship” means a foreign going or home trade ship as defined in the Act;
(k) “Qualifying service” means service performed in deck department of any ordinary trading ship or a dredger while such ship or dredger is commissioned into service, including reasonable time spent in dry dock or while undergoing hull or deck, repairs, unless expressly provided otherwise;
(l) “Record of service” means a record of service performed on dredgers as maintained in the form set out in Appendix A;
(m) “Watch-keeping Service” means-
(i) the service during which a candidate has been in full charge or in effective charges of a watch or a dredging shift on a dredger for not less than eight hours out of every twenty-four hours of service claimed. Or
(ii) the service during which a candidate has been in full charge or in effective charge of a watch or a dredging shift on a dredger for not less than six hours out of every twenty four hours of service claimed, if he has carried out additional routine duties in connection with the maintenance of the dredger for not less than two hours in every twenty-four hours of service claimed, and
(iii) In either case such service shall include reasonable time spent in dry dock or while undergoing hull or deck repairs subject to the assessment of service under sub-rule (I) of rule 19.
(n) Words and expressions used in these rules but not defined shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in the Act.
3. Grades of examination – (1) Examinations in accordance with these rules shall be held for Certificates of Competency for the following grades, namely: -
(i) Dredge Mate Grade-II
(ii) Dredge Mate Grade-I
(iii) Dredge Master Grade-II
(iv) Dredge Master Grade-I
(2) Every successful candidate shall be granted a Certificate of Competency for the respective grade, in accordance with the provisions of these rules. Such certificates shall be valid for service on dredgers not proceeding to sea; beyond inland waters or beyond waters declared to be smooth or partially smooth waters by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette.
CHAPTER-II
ELIGIBILITY
4. Dredge Mate Grade-II – (I) Examination for the Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade II shall be held in five parts, namely :-
(i) Part A-Written
(ii) Part B-Written
(iii) Part C-Written
(iv) Part D-Orals
(v) Part E-Signals
(2) Every candidate for examination in Part A only shall-
(a) not be less than seventeen years of age as on the first date of the mo of the examination, and
(b) Have completed an approved pre-sea training course or, in lieu there of, have qualifying service of atleast six months in the deck department of a dredger.
(3) Every candidate for examination in Parts B, C, D and E shall have passed the examination in Part A specified in sub-rule (1) and have completed twenty years of age as on the first day of the month of the examination.
(4) Every candidate for examination in Part B, C, D and E shall have performed atleast three years qualifying service, of which-
(a) atleast one year shall have been performed in the deck department of a self-propelled dredger;
(b) atleast six months shall have been performed on a trailer dereger on duties associated with watch-keeping under the supervision of a certificated officer, and
(c) atleast three months shall have been performed on dredgers in the past 18 months, immediately preceding the month of the examination.
(5) Every such candidate shall be in possession of the following additional certificates :
(a) Approved Radar Observer’s Certificate
(b) Approved Lifeboatman’s Certificate
(c) Approved First Aid at Sea Certificate
(d) Approved Survival at Sea Course Certificate.
Provided that a candidate otherwise eligible, may be permitted to appear for the examination before obtaining any of the above certificates, in which case the Certificate of Competency or Letter of authority shall not be issued until all the aforesaid certificates are produced.
(6) Every such candidate, if he is a citizen of India, shall satisfy the Examiner that he has a working knowledge of Hindi.
5. Dredge Mate Grade-I – (1) Examination for the Certificate of Competency as Dredger Mate Grade-I shall be held in five parts, namely :-
(i) Part A-Written
(ii) Part B-Written
(iii) Part C-Written
(iv) Part D-Orals
(v) Part E-Signals
(2) Every candidate for examination in Part A only shall-
(a) not be less than seventeen years of age as on the first day of the month of the examination.
(b) Have completed an approved pre-sea dreger training course or, in lieu thereof, have qualifying service of atleast six months in deck department of a dredger, and
(c) Satisfy the Examiner that he has attained a standard equivalent to Higher Secondary School Certificate at (10+2) level in Physics and Mathematics or has passed the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-II.
(3) Every candidate for examination in Part B, C, D and E shall have passed the examination in Part A specified in sub-rule (1) and have completed twenty years of age as on the first day of the month of the examination.
(4) Every candidate for examination in Part B, C, D and E shall have performed atleast three years qualifying service, of which-
(a) atleast one year shall have been performed in the deck department of a self-propelled dredger.
(b) Atleast six months shall have been performed on a trailer dredger on duties associated with watch-keeping under the supervision of a certificated officer, and
(c) Atleast three months shall have been performed on dredgers in the past 18 months immediately preceding the month of the examination.
(5) Every such candidate shall be in possession of the following additional certificates :
(a) Approved Radar Observer’s Certificate
(b) Approved Lifeboatman’s Certificate
(c) Approved First Aid at Sea Certificate
(d) Approved Survival at Sea Course Certificate :
Provided that a candidate otherwise eligible, may be permitted to appear for the examination before obtaining any of the above certificates, in which case the Certificate of Competency or letter of authority shall not be issued until all the aforesaid certificates are produced.
(6) Every such candidate, if he is a citizen of India, shall satisfy the Examiner that he has a working knowledge of Hindi.
6. Dredge Master Grade-II – (1) Examination for the Certificate of Competency as Dredge Master Grade-II shall be held in four parts, namely :-
(i) Part A-Written
(ii) Part B-Written
(iii) Part C-Orals
(iv) Part D-Signals
(2) Every candidate for examination in part A only shall be a holder of Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-I granted under these rules or Certificate of Competency as Second Mate of foreign going ship or Mate of home trade ship granted under the Master and Mate Rules.
(3) Every candidate for examination in Parts B, C and D shall have passed the examination in Part A specified in sub-rule (1) and be not less than twenty two years of age as on the first day of the month of the examination.
(4) Every candidate for examination in Parts B, C and D shall have performed atleast 24 months service on dredgers as a holder of a Certificate of Competency specified in sub-rule (2), of which-
(a) atleast one year shall have been performed on duties associated with watch-keeping in the control room of a trailer dredger under the supervision of a certificated Master, subject to sub-rule 5 of rule 19, and
(b) atleast 3 months shall have been performed on a dredger within the past 18 months, immediately preceding the month of the examination.
(5) Every such candidate shall be in possession of the following additional certificates :-
(a) Approved Certificate of Proficiency in Fire Fighting.
(b) Approved First Aid at Sea Certificate :
Provided that a candidate otherwise eligible, may be permitted to appear for the examination before obtaining any of the above certificates, in which case the certificate of competency or letter of authority shall not be issued until all the aforesaid certificates are produced.
7. Dredge Master Grade-I. - (1) Examination for the Certificates of Competency as Dredge Master Grade – I shall be held in three parts namely :-
(i) Part A – Written
(ii) Part B – Written
(iii) Part C – Orals
(2) Every such candidate shall not be less than twenty-four years of age, as on the first day of the month of the examination.
(3) Every such candidate shall have performed atleast twenty four months service on dredgers as holder of Dredger Master Grade – II Certificate of Competency granted under case these rules or a Certificate of Competency as First Mate of foreign going ship or Master of a home trade ship granted under the Master and Mates Rules, of which
(a) atleast six months shall have been performed on a trailer dredger as an independent watch-keeping officer, and
(b) atleast three months shall have been performed within the past 18 months immediately preceding the month of the examination.
(4) Every such candidate shall be in possession of the following additional certificates :-
(a) Approved Radar Simulator Course Certificate.
(b) Approved Certificate of Proficiency as Radio Telephone Operator or an equivalent approach standard
Provided that a candidate otherwise eligible, may be permitted to omitted to appear for examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade I Subject to the provision of Sub-rules (2) and (3).
(2) Every such candidate shall –
(a) not be less than 20 years of age as on the first day of the month of the examination;
(b) have performed at least two years service on self-propelled dredger as a navigating officer on duties associate with watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificated Master;
(c) in addition to service specified in sub-rule 2(b), have performed ate least one years service on trailer dredger as a navigating officer on duties associated with watchkeeping under the supervision of a certificated Master, subject to sub-rule (5) of rule 19;
(d) have performed at least three months service on dredger during the past 18 months immediately preceding the month of the examination;
(e) posses the following additional certificates.
(i) Approved Radar Observer’s Certificate
(ii) Approved Lifeboatman’s Certificate
(iii) Approved First Aid at Sea Certificate.
(iv) Approved Survival at Sea course Certificate.
Provided that a candidate otherwise eligible, may be permitted to appear for the examination before obtaining any of the above certificates, in which case the Certificate of Competency or Letter of authority shall not be issued until all the aforesaid certificate are produced.
(f) If he is a citizen of India, satisfy the Examiner that he has a working knowledge of Hindi.
(3) Examination for such candidates shall be held in following parts, namely :-
(i) Part D – Orals
(ii) Part E – Signals
9. Sight tests. - (1) Every candidate for examination for a Certificate of Competency of any grade shall, subject to sub-rule (2), pass the letter test specified in Appendix B before appearing for the examination.
(2) Every candidate for examination for a Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade – II and every other candidate who desires to appear for examination for a Certificate of Competency of any grade for the first time, except those who already hold a Certificate of Competency granted under the Masters and Mates Rules or these rules, shall, in addition to the letter test specified in sub-rule (1), pass the lantern test specified in Appendix B before appearing for the examination.
(3) For the purpose of this rule a pass in sight test shall be valid for a period of six months.
CHAPTER – III
APPLICATIONS
10. Application forms- (1) Any candidate satisfying the eligibility requirements of rules 4 to 8 (both inclusive), may apply for examination for the Certificate of Competency for which he is eligible in the prescribed from set out in Appendix C.
(2) All entries in the application from shall be filled in accurately. Particulars regarding ship and dredger service, watch-keeping service and the rank held by the candidate while performing such service, as specified in the appropriate columns of the application from, shall correspond with document proof produced in support thereof. Any discrepancy in such particulars with reference to Articles of Agreement or records maintained on a dredger shall render the application invalid unless such discrepancy or gap in sea service is explained by the candidate to the satisfaction of the Examiner.
(3) The application shall be made to the Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department, at the approved port of examination as early as possible and in any case not later than ten days before the date of commencement of the examination.
(4) Every such application shall clearly state the part or parts of the examination in which the candidate wishes to appear in any particular month.
11. Document to accompany application. - (1) Every application shall be accompanied by certificate of nationality, certificate of birth, testimonials as prescribed in rule 12, Record of service, Certificate of Competency if any, additional certificates as required by rules 4 to 8 (both inclusive) and evidence of having passed the appropriate sight tests as prescribed in rule 9.
Provided that in the case of a candidate who is a citizen of India, the certificate of birth or certificate of naturalisation shall be accepted as certificate of nationality.
(2) For the purpose of sub-rule (1), a candidate who is a citizen of country other than India shall produce official documents testifying his nationality. If in any case a reasonable doubt exists as to the authority of the document so produced, the Examiner may satisfy himself of the authenticity of such documents by reference to the nearest consular officer of the country concerned and where no such verification is possible, refer the case of the Chief Examiner for decision.
12. Testimonials –(1) Every application shall be accompanied by testimonials in support of qualifying service wherein the Master shall comment on the candidate as assessed by him on the basis of the candidate’s performance on-board the ship or dredger.
(2) Every application shall in addition, where applicable, be accompanied by testimonials in support of watch-keeping service in the prescribed form set out in Appendix ‘D’.
(3) Such testimonials relative to service performed on -
(a) an Indian ship or a ship registered in a country other than India in respect of witch a declaration has been made under section 86 of the Act, shall be signed by the Master,
(b) a ship registered in any other country shall be signed by the Master and shall be attested by –
(i) a diplomatic or consular officer of the country in which the ship is registered, or
(ii) an official authority of that country who is normally charged with similar functions.
13. Enquiries in respect of sea service. - (1) Where any candidate desires to have his qualifying service or watch-keeping service assessed under these rules, he may submit his application in accordance with rule 10, alongwith documents and testimonials required by rules 11 and 12.
(12) Where any candidate is not satisfied with assessment of his sea service under sub-rule (1), he may apply to the Chief Examiner through the Principal Officer, of the Mercantile Marine Department at Bombay, Calcutta or Madras or at such other Ports in India where such an officer is appointed for a reassessment of his service giving reasons for his dissatisfaction. Every such request shall be accompanied by an application in accordance with rule 10-alongwith document and testimonial required by rules 11 and 12.
14. Other enquires. - All other enquires pertaining to any aspect of the examination shall be addressed to the Principal Officer of the Mercantile Marine Department at Bombay, Calcutta or Madras or at such other Ports in India where such an officer is appointed stating the point on which clarification is sough. Such enquires shall be accompanied by necessary documents for verification.
15. Fees. - Every application shall be accompanied by appropriate fees specified in Appendix E.
16. Medical fitness.- Where any candidate is found to be suffering form physical disability or mental infirmity at the time of any examination which, in the opinion of the Examiner, may incapacitate the candidate for efficient discharge of his duties, he may be debarred form appearing for any such examination under these rules, subject to the approval of the Chief Examiner.
17. Unsatisfactory conduct. - If after serenity of documents and testimonials submitted under rule 11 or 12 or otherwise, a candidate is considered to have neglected to join a ship after having signed the Articles of Agreement or any contract of employment or to have been found guilty of gross misconduct on board, he may be required to produce satisfactory proof of good conduct in dredger service for a subsequent period of two years provided that, after such investigation as he may deem fit, the Chief Examiner may waive the requirement of this rule in the case of any candidate or reduce the period of subsequent sea service to such extent as he may deem proper in the circumstances of the case.
18. Fraud, misrepresentation and bribery. - (1) Any person who makes, cause to be made or assists in making any false representation for the purpose of obtaining for himself or for any other person a Certificate of Competency, shall be liable for prosecution under section 182 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code 1960. If any such person is a candidate for examination for grant of any Certificate of Competency he shall also be liable for action under rule 37.
(2) Any attempt at offering illegal gratification to any public servant working in the department concerned in any way with the conduct of the examination for Certificate of Competency shall be construed as misconduct within the meaning of these rules. Any such person attempting to offer illegal gratification shall also be liable for criminal proceeding.
CHAPTER - IV
ASSESSMENT OF SEASERVICE
19. General – (1) Qualifying service on ordinary trading ship shall count from the commencement of ship’s voyage to the termination of such voyage. Qualifying service or watch-keeping service on a dredger shall be determined with reference to appropriate certificate and Record of service from owner to Masters. Where a ship is laid in a port for an unreasonably long period, that is to say she has been laid up in a port for a period exceeding one third of total voyage period or for four weeks whichever is less, such excess period shall not count toward qualifying service or, as the case may be, watch-keeping service
Where a dredger is laid up ion a Port for an unreasonably long period, is to say she has been laid up in Port for a period exceeding 60 days per years of service, such excess period shall not count towards qualifying service or, as the case may be, watch-keeping service.
(2) Entries in the Continuous Discharge Certificate or Record of service shall constitute evidence of qualifying service. Any tampering with such entries shall render a candidate disqualified for appearing for any examination for period of 12 months.
(3) Qualifying service rendered on ordinary trading ships shall be assessed at full rate to a maximum 1 1/2 years subjects to rules 4 and 5. Service in nontrading ships shall be assessed in accordance with rule 25. Where a candidate renders mixed service, that is say he renders a part of the service on ordinary trading ships, and a part on-trading ships, all such service shall be counted towards qualifying service.
(4) The qualifying service or watch-keeping service shall be included between calendar months i.e. the time included between calendar months i.e. the time included between any given date in any month and the preceding day of the following month inclusive. The number of completed months shall first be computed after which the number of odd days shall be counted. When computing total service the old days shall be odded together and reckoned at 30 days a month.
(5) For the purpose of clause (a) of sub-rule 4 of rule 6 and clause (c) of sub-rule 2 of rule 8,watch-keeping service performed on dredgers other than trailer dredgers shall be counted at one-half of the rate up to a maximum of six months.
20. Remissions in Qualifying Service.-- A candidate for the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-If or dredge Mate Grade-I shall, if be has undergone an approved course of training, be eligible for remission in qualifying service at full rate to a maximum of one year provided that he produces satisfactory evidence showing completion of such course of training.
21. Apprentices.—(1) Notwithstanding the provision of sub-rule (4) of rule apprentice under the Act shall be eligible for appearing for the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-I after completing 30 months of qualifying dredger service if he has also successfully pursued an approved course of training.
(2) Every candidate who claims assessment in accordance with sub-rule (1), shall produce evidence of having completed an approved record book showing therein details of training received during his apprenticeship. If on scrutiny of such record book, the Examiner is satisfied that the candidate has satisfactorily completed the training course, then he shall assess the sea service in accordance with sub-rule (1). Where in the opinion of the Examiner, the candidate has not satisfactorily completed the course than the candidate shall comply with sub-rule (4) of rule 5.
22. Merchant Navy Seaman.—(1) Qualifying service performed by a seaman in the deck department of an ordinary trading ship or a dredger shall count in full for the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade- II or Grade-I subject to the provision of sub-rule (1) of rule 19 and rule 24.
(2) Qualifying service performed by a seaman as a member of general purpose crew on an ordinary trading ship or a dredger shall count at two-third of the rate for the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-II or Grade-I subject to the provisions of sub-rule (1) of rule 19 and rule 24.
23. Indian Navy service.—(1) Qualifying service performed by sailors of deck department, visual signaling branch sailors of the communication branch and midshipment and commissioned officers of executive branch, on sea going ships of the Indian Navy, shall be assessed in accordance with sub-rules (2),(3) and (4) for the examination for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade- II or Grade- I upto a maximum of 18 months. The assessment so made shall be subject to the provisions of sub-rule (1) of rule 19 and rule 24 and also subject to approval of the Chief Examiner.
(2) Qualifying service performed by midshipmen and commissioned officers of executive branch shall be assessed at full rate.
(3) Qualifying service performed by sailors of deck department shall be assessed at two-third of the rate.
(4) Qualifying service performed by visual signal-ling branch sailors of the communication branch shall be assessed at one-half of the rate.
24. Eligibility of seaman and Indian Navy officers and Sailors. —Every candidate specified in rules 22 and 23 shall also comply with conditions of eligibility specified in rule 4 or rule 5 provided that any candidate who does not comply with clause (b) of sub-rule (4) of rule 5 may be permitted to appear for the examination, in which case the Certificate of Competency or Letter of authority shall not be issued until the candidate has performed the requisite sea service in compliance with clause (b) of sub-rule (4) or rule 5.
25. Non-trading ships. —(1) Qualifying service in the following types of ships which may or may not go to sea shall be submitted to the Chief Examiner through the Principal officer, Mercantile Marine Department at Bombay, Calcutta or Madras or at such other Ports in India where such an officer is appointed for decision regarding acceptance of such service and the extent upto which if may be so accepted.
(a) Ships employed by Port authorities such as dispatch vessels, tugs, pilot vessels, survey vessels, etc.;
(b) Light-house tenders;
(c) Defence department vessels;
(d) Cable ship or fleet auxiliaries other than freighting tankers;
(e) Oceanographic, exploration or research vessels;
(f) Off-shore supply ships and other such crafts used in off-shore drilling operations;
(g) Excursion ships;
(h) Trawlers or deep sea fishing vessels;
(i) Sailing or power propelled yachts.
(2) Such qualifying service shall be assessed taking into account –
(a) area of operation,
(b) length of voyage,
(c) actual period of stay in port and at sea and the nature of operations performed in port and sea, and
(d) nature of duties performed by the concerned officer beyond watch-keeping duties, if any.
(3) Application for assessment of such qualifying service shall, in addition to documents and testimonials required by rules 11 and 12, be accompanied by testimonials giving details of particulars required by sub-rule (2) duly endorsed by the owner and Master.
(4) In every case assessed under the provisions of this rule, the candidate shall perform qualifying service for atleast 6 months on trading ships or dredgers.
CHAPTER---V
CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS
26. Place, date and time of examinations.—(1) Examinations for Certificates of Competency prescribed in these rules may be held in the Mercantile Marine Department at Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Visakhapatnam and other places as may be approved by the Chief Examiner.
(2) Written examination for each grade shall be held on the date and time notified by the
Chief Examiner at the beginning of each calendar year.
(3) Date and time for oral examinations shall be fixed by the Examiner and sufficient advance notice thereof shall be given to the candidates.
27. Punctuality.- Every candidate shall present himself in the examination hall prior to the commencement of examination at the appropriate hour. Late comers shall not be admitted for examinations except under special circumstances where the Examiner is satisfied that delay was caused by reasons beyond the control of the candidate.
28. Strangers.- No person other than candidates and those whose papers, duties require them to be present shall be allowed in the examination hall.
29. Papers and books.- No candidate shall keep any loose papers, reference books or other notes or publications on his person or nearby in the examination hall. Any candidate violating this rule shall be deemed to have failed in the examination. He shall also be debarred from appearing for any examination under these rules for a period not exceeding 6 months subject to the approval of the Chief Examiner.
30. Provision of books and tables.- Every candidate shall at the time of appropriate examination, be supplied with the following tables and books, namely :-
(a) Indian Tide tables for Indian ports,
(b) Nautical Alamnac,
(c) Meteorological codes for weather reports,
(d) Trim and stability particulars of a selected dreger or ship.
31. Nautical tables.-(1) Every candidate shall bring his own Nautical tables including Logarithemic tables. Such tables shall be free of any handwritten notes and shall be submitted to the Examiner for scrutiny before violating this rule shall be deemed to have failed in the examination. He shall also be debarred from appearing for any examination under these rules for a period not exceeding 3 months subject to the approval of the Chief Examiner.
(2) The following nautical tables shall normally be permitted for use at the appropriate examination.—
(a) NORIES
(b) BURTONS
32. Instruments.-Every candidate may, with prior permission of the Examiner, bring into the examination hall his own instruments and use them for answering papers. Candidates other than those appearing for the examination in part A for Certificate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-II or Grade-I may be permitted to use a Slide Rules or an electronic calculator having four basic functions and a single memory. In either case, the candidate shall be required to show the full mathematical working in the answer sheet.
33. Damage to tables books or instruments. -Any candidate who defaces, blots, overwrites or otherwise damages any tables, books or instruments supplied by the Examiner for his use shall replace such damaged tables, books or instruments by new ones. Until such replacement is made, documents submitted by him under rule 11 shall be detained by the Examiner and the results of his examination shall be withheld.
34. Leaving examination hall.- No candidate shall leave the examination hall without permission and without handing over his answer paper to the Examiner. Under no circumstances will a candidate be allowed to leave the building while the examination is in progress. Any candidate violating this rule shall not be allowed to re-enter the examination hall.
35. Use of answer papers.-(1) No candidate shall work out problems on any paper except the answer papers supplied to him. Blotting paper supplied to candidates for use during examination shall not be used for rough working. Such blotting papers shall be returned to be the Examiner at the end of each day.
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(2) All work on answer paper shall be in ink but sketches may be drawn in pencil.
36. Copying during examination.- Copy from answer papers of other candidates or use of unauthorised books, publications or other manuscripts, whatsoever, or affording assistance to any other candidate, for copying or otherwise communicating with any other candidate, shall be strictly prohibited. Any candidate violating this rule shall be deemed to have failed in the examination. He shall also be debarred from appearing for any examination under these rules for a period not exceeding 6 months subject to the approval of the Chief Examiner.
37. Misconduct.- Save as otherwise provide in these rules, a candidate found guilty of any misconduct, including insolence to examiner or other examination staff or improper talking in the examination hall or disorderly conduct in the examination hall or a branch of any of these rules shall be liable for punishment in one or more of the following ways, namely :-
(i) Where the examination has not commenced or is not completed the candidate may be debarred from appearing for or, as the case may be, to take further part therein.
(ii) Where the candidate has been declared successful in the examination but has not been granted the necessary certificate, the certificate may be withheld for such period as may be decided by the Chief Examiner; and
(iii) the candidate may be debarred from appearing in any examination under these rules for such period as may be decided by the Chief Examiner.
CHAPTER—VI
EXAMINATIONS
38. General.-(1) Examination for Certificate of Competency shall be held in parts as specified in sub-rule (1) each of rules 4 to 7 (both inclusive) and sub-rule (3) of rule 8.
(2) A candidate may apply for examination in any part for the certificate of Competency for which he is eligible.
(3) Syllabus for the examination shall be as specified in Appendix F.
39. Written examinations.- subjects in each part of written examinations for each grade, time allowed for answering question papers for each of the subjects, and the percentage of marks required to the obtained for passing that subject and that part shall be as specified in the table below:-
TABLE
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Subject Time allowed Total Marks Percentage of
In hours pass marks
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(1) (2) (3) (4)
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Dredge Mate Grade-II
Part A
1. Elementary Physics. 2 100 50
2. Elementary Mathematics. 2 100 50
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200 50
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Part B
3. Naval Architecture. 3 200 50
4. Bridge Equipment and Watchkeeping. 2 100 50
5. Dredge Knowledge. 3 200 50
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500 50
Part C _____ _____
6. Paractical Navigation. 3 150 70
7. Chartwork and pilotage. 2 150 70
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300 70
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Dredge Mate Grade-I
Part A
1. Nautical Physics. 3 200 50
2. Nautical Mathematics 3 200 50
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400 50
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Part B
3. Naval Architecture. 3 200 50
4. Bridge Equipment and Watchkeeping. 2 100 50
5. Meteorology. 2 100 50
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400 50
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Part C
6. Practical Navigation. 3 150 70
7. Chartwork and Pilotage. 2 150 70
8. Principles of Navigation 2 100 60
9. Dredge Knowledge. 3 200 50
10.Electrical Technology. 3 200 50
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800
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Dredge Master Grade-II
Part A
1. Radio and Electronics. 2 100 50
2. Meteorology. 2 100 50
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200 50
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Part B
3. Practical Navigation. 3 150 70
4. Chartwork and Pilotage. 2 150 70
5. Dredge construction and Stability 3 200 50
6. Safety and Dredge Maintenance. 3 200 50
7. Dredge Knowledge. 3 200 50
________ ________
900 60
________ ________
Dredge Master Grade-I
Part A
1. Dredge Construction and Stability. 3 200 80
2. Commercial Knowledge and Dredge/
Ship’s Business. 3 200 50
________ ________
400 60
________ ________
Part B
3. Magnetic and Gyro Compass and
Radio Navigational Aids. 3 200 50
4. Engineering Knowledge. 2 200 50
5. Dredge Knowledge. 3 200 50
________ ________
600 60 ________ ________
40. Failure in written examination.- (1) Any candidate failing in any of the written parts of the examination thought serious weakness shown, may, at the discretion of the chief Examiner, be required to attend a course of instruction at an approved institution for a period exceeding 6 months before being permitted to re-appear for the examination.
(2) A certificate from the Head of the approved institution-showing period of attendance, conduct and proficiency attained during such course shall be adequate proof for permitting the candidate to re-appear for the examination.
41. Oral examination.- (1) Every candidate for the oral part of the examination shall present himself for such examination at the appointed time. Any candidate failing to do so without reasonable grounds shall be deemed to have failed in the examination.
(2) Any candidate failing in this examination through serious weakness in practical knowledge, may, at the discretion of the Examiner, be required:-
(a) to perform further service on dredgers for a period not exceeding 6 months; or
(b) to attend a course or instruction at an approved institution for a period not exceeding 6 months before permitted to reappear for the examination.
(c) or both.
(3) The Sea service specified in clause (a) of sub-rule(2) may be performed in any capacity on a dredger. The attendance at an approved institution specified in clause (b) of sub-rule (2) shall be proved by a certificate from the Head of the approved institution showing period of attendance, conduct and proficiency attained during such period.
42. Signal examination: - (1) every candidate for the signal part of the examination shall present himself for such examination at the appointed time. Any candidate failing to do so without reasonable grounds shall be deemed to have failed in the examination.
(2) (A) In the Morse flashing test specified in the syllabus, two-third of a mark for each five marks for each correct word in the spelling message shall be allotted.
(b) In the semaphore-receiving test, four marks for each correct word shall be allotted.
(3) A candidate obtaining 90 per cent of the total marks in Morse flashing and semaphore tests separately shall be deemed to have passed the examination subject to have passed the examination subject to his satisfying the Examiner of his proficiency in the orals.
43. Re-examination. - Any candidate may present himself for re-examination in any part or parts after atleast one month has elapsed since his last attempt in that part or parts subjects to the provisions of rules 44 and 45.
44. Passing examination partially.- (1) Where a candidate passes in any one or more parts of the examination, he shall be deemed to have passed the examination partially and such partial pass shall remain valid for a period of 12 months from the date of the examination except that pass in part A of the examination for the Certifiacate of Competency as Dredge Mate Grade-II, Dredge Mate Grade-I and Dredge Master Grade-II shall be always valid.
(2) Where any candidate fails to pass in the remaining parts of the examination during the period of validity of a partial pass, he shall appear for that part of again at this next attempt.
(3) For the purpose of this rule the date of examination means the first day of the month in which the examination was held.
(4) The results of a candidate who passes the examination partially shall be indicated in the form set out in Appendix C. The candidate may also be given the results of the examination in the form set out in Appendix G, if he so desires.
CHAPTER – VII
CERTIFICATES
45. Letter of Authority. - (1) A candidate who passes examination under rules 39,41 and 42 and holds additional certificates as required by rules 4 to 8 (both inclusive) shall be deemed to have passed the whole examination.
(2) Such successful candidates shall be given a Letter of authority in the form prescribed in Appendix H addressed to the Principal Officer of the port opted by the candidate for delivery of the Certificate of Competency in exchange thereof, as and when the same is ready for issue.
(3) Unless cancelled by or on behalf of the Chief Examiner the Letter of authority shall have the same effect as if it were a Certificate of Competency properly issued under these rules for the respective grade of examination.
46. Insufficient service. - (1) If after declaration or result of any examination, it is discovered to have passed the examination, was not entitled to appear for it want of sufficient sea service or watch-keeping service, the letter of authority or the Certificate of Competency shall not be issued to him.
(2) Such candidate shall be re-examined after he has completed necessary sea service or watch-keeping service; provided that the error in the calculation of sea service or watch-keeping service was not due to any fault or willful misrepresentation on the part of the candidate, dispense with the re-examination and in such case the Letter of authority or the Certificate of Competency shall be issued to him after he has made up the deficiency in the service.
47. Endorsement on Certificate of Competency. - (1) Any person holding Certificate of Competency granted under these rules may, on receiving any award from the Government. Subject to evidence relating to such award, send to the Chief Examiner a copy of such evidence together with his Certificate of copy of such evidence together with his Certificate of Competency to get an appropriate endorsement on it.
(2) Any person holding a Certificate of Competency granted under these rules may, on obtaining any of the certificates of qualifications specified hereunder, submit the same to the Chief Examiner for getting an endorsement on his Certificate of Competency, namely :-
(a) any certificate issue under the Act other than a Certificate of Competency granted under these rules ;
(b) Certificate of Proficiency as Radio Officer issued by the Ministry of Communications;
(c) Approved Radar Maintenance Certificate;
(d) Any other approved qualification.
48. Forms of Certificates of Competency :- (1) The Certificates of Competency for the respective grades shall be in the forms prescribed in Appendix I.
(2) The Certificate of Competency shall be prepared in duplicate and the original shall be issued to the successful candidate holding a Letter or authority prescribed in sub-rule (2) of rule 45. The duplicate shall be retained by the Chief Examiner.
(3) The Chief Examiner shall maintain a register wherein the details of the Certificate of Competency issue shall be recorded. Such register shall also record any cancellation or suspension of the Certificate of Competency made under the Act and any endorsement made thereon within the meaning of rule 47.
49. Certified true copy of Certificate of Competency or Letter of authority. - (1) Where a Certificate of Competency issued under these rules or a Letter of authority prescribed in sub-rule (2) or rule 45 is destroyed, defaced or otherwise lost, the holder may obtain a certified copy thereof from the Chief Examiner. Application for such certified copy shall be made in the form prescribed in Appendix J to the Chief Examiner, through the Principal Officer of the Mercantile Marine Department at Bombay, Calcutta or Madras or at such other Ports in India where such an Officer is appointed.
(2) Every such application shall be accompanied by appropriate fees specified in Appendix E :
Provided that no fee shall be payable where the cause of loss of the Certificate of Competency or Letter of authority is shipwreck or fire onboard the ship or dredger.
APPENDIX A
See-Rule 2(1)
S.No…………….
RECORD OF SERVICE
Signature of holder …………………………………….
_Signature of attesting authority ……………….
Name ………………………………………………….
Address ……………………………………………….
……………………………………………….
……………………………………………….
(Please see notes on Last page) (Name and seal of
Personal Date issuing authority)
Name of holder in full ………………………………..
(BLOCK LETTERS)
Rank/Rating …………………………………………..
Name of Father/Local Guardian ……………………...
Permanent home address ……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
……………………………..
Date of birth …………………………………Place …………………………..
Nationality ……………………………..
Colour of hair ………………………...Eyes …………………………. Complexion ……………………
Identification marks ……………………….
Academic qualification …………………………….
…………………………….
CERTIFICATES
Type of Certificate No. Place of issue Date of issue
1. Continuous Discharge Certificate
2. Passport
3. Naval sea service Certificate
4. Pre-sea training Certificate
5. Radar Observer’s Certificate
6. Life Boatman’s Certificate
7. First Aid at Sea Certificate
8. Survival at Sea Certificate
9. Fire Fighting Certificate
10. Radar Simulator Certificate
11. Radio-Telephone Operator Certificate
12. ………………………………………………..
13. ………………………………………………..
14. ………………………………………………..
15. Watch keeping Certificate
16. ………………………………………………..
17. ……….……………………………………….
18. ………………………………………………..
19. Dredge Mate grade-ii certificate of competency.
20. Dredge mate grageoi certificate of competency.
21. Dredge master grade-ii certificate of competency.
22. Dredge master grade-I certificate of competency
23. ……………………………………………….
24. ……………………………………………….
DREDGER SERVICE
S. Name O.No. Date and place of Conduct Ability Sobriety Remarks Signature
No. & -------------------------- -----------------------
GRT of Dredger Engagement Discharge
Notes
(1) this record shall be prepared and issued by the employer to the rating before joining the dredger.
(2) The ratings regarding Certificates shall be filled by the rating as and when he acquires them.
(3) The rating dredger service shall be made by the serveice shall be made by the Master at the time of discharge from the dredger. Any corrections is this table shall be duly attested by the Master who made the original entry.
(4) This record shall remain in possession of the rating regardless of change of employment.
(5) The employer and Master should maintain a record of entries made in this document for future verification or confirmation, if any.
APPENDIX-B
See rule 9(1) and 9(2)
SIGHT TESTS
PART-I
1 Preliminary : (a) The purpose of these tests is to ensure that the candidate's eye-sight is sufficiently good to enable him to pick up and identify correctly the lights of distant ships at sea. Experience has shown that for this purpose he must be able to reach certain minimum standards in both form and color vision.
(b) The tests employed are a "letter test" and a "lantern test", details of which are given below. The letter test is a
test of form vision only and the lantern test is one of form and colour vision combined.
(c) The Examiner shall keep a record of all mistakes madeby the candidate both in the letter test and in the lantern test.
2.Application: (a) Every new entrant i.e. a candidate who is going out to sea to serve in the deck department of any vessel for the first time and any other candidate who desires to undergo the sight test other than as part of the examination for a Certificate of Competency, shall apply in the form prescribed in Annexure I to this Appendix and shall pay the fees prescribed in Appendix E.
(b)A candidate for examination for Certificate of Competency shall not be required to make a separate application for sight test and no fees shall be paid by him other than the
fees prescribed in Appendix E for the examination for a Certificate of Competency.
PART-II
LETTER TEST
3.Apparatus : The first test which the candidate shall be required to undergo shall be the letter test conducted on Scellen's principle by means of sheets of letters. On each sheet the fifty, sixth and seventy lines correspond to standards 6/12, 6/9 and 6/6 respectively.
4.Artificial aids : Before the commencement of the test, the candidate who is not a new entrant shall advise the Examiner whether or not he intends to use artificial aids to form vision. Such aids shall constitutive of either spectacles or contract lenses, Tinted lenses shall not be permitted.
5.Standards of vision required: (a) Candidate will be tested in each eye separately.
(b) A candidate, other than a new entrant, who attempts the sight test without the use of artificial aids shall be required to read down to and including the seventh line with the better eye and down to and including the sixth line with the other eye.
(c) A candidate, other than new entrant, who attempts the sight test using artificial aids, shall be required:
(I) With artificial aids, to read down to and including the seventh line with the better eye and down to and including the sixth line with the other eye; and
(ii) Without artificial aids, to read down to and including the fifth line with the better eye and down to and including the third line with the other eye.
(d) A candidate who is a new entrant shall be required to read down to and including the seventh line with the better eye and down to and including the sixth line with the other eye. He shall also be required to read all letters in the seventh line with both the eyes. He shall not be permitted to use artificial aids.
6.Method of testing:
(a) The test card shall be mounted at a convenient height and shall be properly illuminated. Daylight shall not be used. The testing room shall be moderately lighted so that extreme contrast between the last card and background is avoided.
(b) The candidate shall stand exactly 6 metres from the card facing it squarely. He shall then be required to read the letters on the sheet from left to right beginning at the top and going downwards.
(c) Care shall be taken, by varying the order of the test sheets, to guard against the possibility of any deception on the part of the candidate.
7. Failure: If the candidate fails to reach the standard required on the first sheet, he shall be tested with at least 4 sheets. If he fails to reach the standard in atleast 3 of the 4 sheets the following alternatives may be explained to him :
(a) He may break off the test and present him self for retesting in not less than three months, in which case a certificate of failure shall be issued to him in form prescribed in Annexure--II to this Appendix, or
(b) If he is not a new entrant and has not used artificial aids at his first attempt, he may present himself for retesting any time with artificial aids, or.
(c) He maY proceed to the lantern test. In this case, a record of all mistakes mede in the lantern test shall be forwarded to the Chief Examiner who shall decide whether the candidate has passed or failed in the sight test.
PART-III
LANTERN TEST
8. Apparatus : (a) A special lantern and a mirror shall be provided for this test. The test is to be conducted in a room so darkened as to exclude all light.
(b)The lantern shall be placed directly in front of the morror so that the front part of the lantern shall be exactly 3.05 metres from the mirror and in such a position that the lights reflected in the mirror show clearly when viewed by the candidate on the left of the lantern.
9. Artificial aids : A candidate, other than a new entrant, who has used artificial aids in the letter test may continue to use such aids in the lantern test.
10.Darkness adaptation: If a candidate makes mistakes at the beginning of the lantern test, he shall be kept in a completely or partially darkened room for atleast a quarter of an hour and shall then begin the test again.
11.Method of testing : (a) The lantern supplied for the test shall be so constructed as to allow 1 large or 2 small lights to be visible and is fitted with glasses of 3 colours viz. red, white and green. At the beginning of the test the candidate shall be shown a series of lights through the large aperture and he shall be required to name the colours as they appear.
(b)Subsequently 4 full circuits and 1 broken circuit with the 2 small apertures shall be shown to the candidate who will name the colours of each set of 2 lights from left to right.
12.Result : (a) If a candidate does not make any mistake in the lantern test after passing the letter test, he shall be deemed to have passed the whole test and the Examiner shall issue a certificate to that effect in the form prescribed in Annexure II to this Appendix.
(b)If with either the large or small aperture of the lantern, a candidate mistakes red for green or green for red he shall be deemed to have failed in the lantern test and a Certificate shall be issued to him in the form prescribed in Annexure II to this Appendix.
(c) If a candidate makes any other mistakes with the lantern i.e. if he calls white as "red" or red as "white" or confuses between green and white, his case shall be submitted to the Chief Examiner and he shall be informed that the decision as to whether he has passed or failed or must undergo a further test, shall be communicated to him in due course. Pending the receipt
of the Chief Examiner's instructions the candidate may be allowed to proceed with his examination for a Certificate of Competency on the express understanding that his examination will be cancelled in the event of his failure in the sight test.
13.Re-testing of unsuccessful candidate : A candidate who fails n the landern test shall not again be tested locally, unless the Chief Examiner directs that he may be so tested.
PART-IV
SPECIAL EXAMINATION AND APPEALS
14.Special examination : In the case of any candidate who is referred to the Chief Examiner under the provisions of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph 12, the Chief Examiner may make arrangements for a special examination.
15.Appeals : A candidate who is adjudged to have failed in the lantern test may appeal for review. in every such case, the Chief Examiner shall make arrangements for examinations of the candidate. Every such appellant shall pay appropriate fee as prescribed in Appendix E shall be refunded to him if he is declared to have passed the examination.
16.Examination Board : The special and appeals examinations shall be conducted by a Board consisting of Chief Examiner or his nominee and a specialist adviser on eye sight appointed by the Chief Examiner.
17.Punctual attendance : (a) Whenever any special or appeal examination by Board is arranged, the Chief Examiner shall give sufficient advance notice of the date and time of such examination to the candidate.
(b) Ant candidate who is enable to attedn the examination shall immediately inform the Chief Examination of his inability and reasons therefor. It satisfied, the Chief Examiner may alter the programme of examination and give notice to the candidate of revised time schedule of the examination
(c) if any candidate for special examination under paragraph 14, fails to appear for the examination at the appointed date ant time, the Chief Examiner may defer his examination by an indefinite period.
(d) if a candidate, being an apellant under paragraph 15, fails to appear for the examination at the appointed date and time, the fee paid by him shall be forfeited. Arrangement for his examination by the Board any other date may be made on his payment of further fee under paragraph 15.
18. Failure (a) where, on examination any candidate appearing before the Board under paragraph 14 or 15 is found to have a permanent defect in his dye sight which renders hium unlit for sea carrier, such candidiate shall be finally rejected any may not be permitted to appera for sight test on any occasion in further except under paragraph 19.
(b) Any candidate who fails in the examination but is not finally rejected by reason of bing found to be free from any permanent eye defect, may at his choice appear before the Board for examination or seek reexamination under paragraph 19.
19. Re-examination : (a) Any candidate who fails in the appeal examination whether due to permanent defect in eye or not may seek re-examination by the Broad in the presence of an opthalmic surgeon appearing on his behalf on payment of fee prescribed in Appendix E. this fee shall not be refunded whether the candidate is finally adjusted to have passed or failed.
(b) The date and time of the re-examination shall be fixed by the Chief-Examiner in consolation with the candidate and opthalmic surgeon. If the candidate fails to appear for the re-examination. If the candidate fails to appear for the re-examination, the fee shall be forfeited. Arrangement for re-examination on any other date shall be made only on payment of further fee under this paragraph.
ANNEXURE - I
Roration No. _________________
(Official use only)
APPLICATION FOR SIGHT TEST
A. (1) Place of Examination ..................................................................
(2) (a) Surname ..................................................................
(BLOCK LETTERS)
(b) ..................................................................
(BLOCK LETTERS)
(3) Permanent address ...................................................................
...................................................................
...................................................................
...................................................................
(4) Discharge Book No. ...................................................................
(if any) ...................................................................
(5) Nationality ...................................................................
(6) Date of birth ...................................................................
(7) Place of birth ....................................................................
(8) Height (cms) ....................................................................
(9) Colour of eyes ....................................................................
(10) Complexion ....................................................................
(11) Identification Marks .....................................................................
(12) Rank (if serving at sea) .....................................................................
(13) (If about tog to sea ) .....................................................................
(a) Name of company) .....................................................................
(b) Capacity ......................................................................
(14) (a) Date of previous eye sight test ......................................................................
(b) Results ......................................................................
PASSED / FAILED
Declaration of candidate:
I hereby declare that the particulars stated above the correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I future declare that except as stated in Column 14, I was not examined in an eyesight test held in any Mercantile Marine Department, I were/do not wear artificial aids to vision.
The above declaration was signed in presence of
______________________________________
EXAMINER OF DREDGER MASTERS AND MATES, MERCANTILE MERINE DEPARTMENT _______DISTRICT.
B. A fee of Rs. ___________ was received for examination in
Date ___________________
Place ___________________
C. EXAMINER CERTIFICAT :
I hereby certify that the candidate described above was examined in sight test under the provisions of Appendix B of the Merchant Shipping (Examination of Dredge Masters Dredger Mates) Rules, 1983.
* The result of the test was as follows :-
With or without aids to vision From Colour Result
Standard
New entry
+ (1) He may be examined at any time with artificial aids to vision.
(2) He may be examined after a lapse of three months.
(3) He may not be examined again without the prior approval of the Chief Examiner.
Note : If failed or to be referred for further advice, one copy of this application form shall be forwarded to the Chief Examiner with a detailed report.
* Where not examined, indicate by stating N.E.
+ Delete if not applicable.
ANNEXURE -II
SIGHT TEST CERTIFICATE
Full Name ............................................................................................................................ (BLOCK LETTERS)
Date of birth .....................................................Place........................................Rank.........................................
Height ...................................................Colours of eyes....................................Hair.................................... Complexion ..................................................................................................................................................
Identification Marks......................................................................................................................................... Result of examination ........................................................* with / without artificial aids to vision
(1) May be examined totally anytime with artificial aids.
(2) May be examined locally in three months time.
(3) May not be examined locally except by order of the Chief Examiner.
* Delete the words that do not apply.
I hereby certify that the particulars contained above are correct.
Dated at ...............................................................District, this ........................................................................
Day of ....................................................................19...................................................................................
Signature of Examiner :
Signature of Candidate :
Note : The candidate should produce this certificate when applying for re-examination.
APPENDIX - C
[See Rules 10 (1) and 44 (4)]
Rotation No............................
(Official use only)
APPLICATION FOR EXMAINATION OF DREDGE MASTERS AND DREDGER MATES
(1) Grade of Examination........................................................................................................................
(2) Place of Examination : BOMBAY/CALCUTTA/MADRAS/KHAPATNAM
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Photo (tick one copy and attach one certificated copy)
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(3) (a) Surname …………………………..
(IN BLOCK LETTER)
(b) Full Name ......................................
( as on records-Block letters)
(4) (a) Permanent address ……………………………………………………...
...................................................................................
....................................................................................
……………………………………………………...
(b) Present address ………………………………………………………. ....................................................................................
....................................................................................
....................................................................................
(c) Telephone No.(if any) ……..............................
(5) Discharge Book or Record of service No. ................................................................................
(6) Nationality .................................................................................
(7) Date of birth ..................................................................................
(proof to be produced)
(8) Place of birth ...................................................................................
(9) Height...................Cms......................(10) Colour of eyes ............................ Hair ...........................
(11) Complexion ................................................................................
(12) Personal marks .................................................................................
(13) Details of previous Certificate of Competency/Service (if any)
(a) Grade.........................................................FG/HT
(b) Certificate No...............................................
(c) Date passed .................................................
(14) Was your certificate cancelled or suspended by any authority : Give details ..................................................
(15) Details of scholastic education and professional training:-
(a) Scholastic Education School/College: ...........................................................................
Examination passed :..............................................................................
(b) Pre Sea training :-AIDG/RAJENDRA/DIRECT/SEAMAN/INDIANNAVY/OTHERS
(c) Nature of the course of training followed whilst at sea as a
Cadet (for Mate Gr. II and I)
(d) Period of attendance at Lal Bahadur Shastri Nautical and
(Certificate to be produced) From To
Take Notice :- Any person who makes, procures to be made or assists in making any false representation for the purpose of obtaining for himself or any other person, a candidate of Competency or service is for each offence liable to be punished for cheating under section 420 of the Indian Penal Code and also for knowingly giving false information to the public servant under Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code.
(16) Full particulars of sea service.
Testmonial Name of ship Gross tonnage Port of Registry and Trade capacity From To Period year Remarks o.No. HI/FC month days
(17) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY :
Certificate Particular Total service atsea for which proof is now
No. Date issued produced :
Indentures/Sea service ................................................. 1.Codes record book scrutinised andfound/
................................................. Not found to be satisfactory.
Watch-Keeping ................................................. 2. Candidate described above is eligible to
(total Nos.) appear for Examination or Certificate of Competency/Service .................................................. Competency as
First Aid at Sea ................................................. ......................................................
Life boat ................................................. ......................................................
Radar observer .................................................. ......................................................
Radar simulator Course .................................................. ......................................................
................................................... Subject to remarks in Section..................
......................................................
Radio Telephone Operator ................................................ ......................................................
Examiner
..................................................................................................................................................................
(18) Declaration to be made by the candidate
"I" hereby declare that the particulars contained in paras (1) to (16) of this form are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that the documents whose particular are contained in para (17) and submitted with this form are true and genuine, given and signed by the persons whose name appear on them. I further declare that the statement in para (16) contains a true and current account of the whole my sea service without exception, and I make this declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true."
Signature of candidate The above declaration was signed in my
Presence
Examiner of Dredge Master and
Dredge Mate
Mercantile Marine Department
BOMBAY/MADRAS/CALCUTTA/
VISAKHAPATNAM
(19) Request for allotment of seal for examinaiton :
No. of attempts Month Fees paid Examination parts Signature of candidate
_______________________________________ with date
Amount Date Recd. By A B C D E
(20) Result of examination :
Sight Test Examination part Remarks Signature
_______________________ _________________________________
Port / Date Result Signature A B C D E
(21) Under the provision of rules..........and.......this candidates is required to attend cours in struction/perform further sea service as follows :-
Months Part of Requirement Next eligible Signature of examiner Signature of candidate
examination
(22) Certificate of examiner :-
I hereby certify that :-
(a) The candidate has produced satisfactory testimonials and proofs of sea service/watch-keeping service.
(b) The candidate complies with the requirement of M.S. (Examination of Dredger Master and Dredge Mates) Rules 1983 with the exception of the following. He was however been permitted to appear for the examination under the provisions of rules................
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(c) The candidate has passed the examination for the Certificate of Competency as ............
and letter of authority No.....................Date.........................was issued to him. His certificate of Competency may be forwarded to Mercantile Marine Department..........................for issue subject to compliance with sub-para (b) above.
Examiner of Dredger Masters &
Dredge Mates
Mercantile Marine Department
.............................District
APPENDIX D
See Rule 12(2)
WATCH KEEPING CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shri________________has served on____________from________to____in the capacity of 1st /2nd/3rd/4th Watch keeping officer under my Command.
* During this period Shri ___________was an officer in full charge of a watch for not less than English/Six hours out of every twenty four hours of service.
* In addition he was regularly carried out additional routine duties in connection with the maintenance of the dredger for not less than two hours out of every twenty four hours of service.
* During this period Shri____________was associated with watch keeping duties under the supervision of Shri________________holding Certificate of Competency as_________________for not less than __________________hours out of every twenty four hours of service.
* Bridge watches were doubled during the following periods and at no other times.
............................................................................
............................................................................
During these period Shri_______________served as Senior/Junior of the two watch keeping officers.
* During the period of engagement stated above Shri_____________was/was not granted leave of absence from____________to_____________
* During the period from__________to____________the vessel was in dry dock/undergoing hull and deck repairs.
Report of conduct ______________________
Report of ability _______________________
Report of sobriety ______________________
* Delete if nto applicable.
Signature of Master/Representative of Owner
Name ____________________________
APPENDIX E
See Rule 15.49(2) and paras 2.15 & 19 of Appendix B
1. Assessment of sea service (for all grades) Rs. 30/-
2. Examination for Dredge Mate Grade-II each part Rs. 30/-
3. Examination for Dredge Mate Grade-I each part Rs. 40/-
4. Examination for Dredge Master Grade-II each part Rs. 60/-
5. Examination for Dredge Master Grade-I each part Rs. 100/-
6. Sight test Rs. 10/-
7. Sight test appeal Rs. 100/-
8. Sight test re-examination Rs. 100/-
9. Issue of certified true copy of Certificate of competency or letter of authority Rs. 50/-
APPENDIX – F
Se – Rule 38 (3)
SYLLABUS FOR DREDGE MATE GRADE II
PART – A
ELEMENTARY PHYSICS
General:-
Units- Fundamental and derived, CGS and FPS Units. Measurement of mass with a physical balance and spring balance. Principle of a Vermier Calipers and Screw Gauge. Measurement of length area and volume.
Measurement of time, simple pendulum, its laws, relation between period and its length, Earth’s force of gravity.
Velocity and acceleration-Accelertion on falling bodies (no derivations)-distinction between mass and weight-idea of force-explanation of Newton’s laws of motion (qualitative only) idea of work –itsunits-potential energy and kinetic energy-units.
Laws of moments-Centre of gravity of uniform bodies, stability and states of equilibrium-simple machines : levers, inclined Plano, screw, wheel and axle,pulleye-mechanical advantage.Hydrostetics-Elasticity-Hooke’s law-its verifications-fluid, thrust and pressure-pressure-pascal’s law-Branch Press : Principle of Archimodes-its verification-density and specific gravity of solids and liquids.
Test Tuble float-Hydrometers-determination of density using them.’U’ Tube and Haro’s apparatus.
Atmosphere pressure-Fortin’s batrometer-water barometer-determination of altitude-life pump and force pump-the siphon-Boyle’s law and it6s verification.
HEAT :-
Temperature and its measurement-mercury in glass thermometer-its making-fixed points-conversion from centigrade to Fahrenheit and vice versa-maximum and minimum thermometers.
Calorie-specific heat- thermal-capacity and water equivalent (ideas)-change of state-laws of fashioned vepourisation-latest heat-relative humidity and its measurement by Renault's hygrometer-dew point.
Expansion of bodies-compensated pendulumlinear expansion and volume expansion (formula to be given- no derivation). Condition convention and radiation (ideas) comparison of conductivities of deferent metals-Davey’s Lamp- Theemos Flask.
LIGH : - Rectilinour progagation-shadows-eclipses-pinhole cameras.
Reflection at a plane surface, laws os refraction, Periscope, formation of image on to place mirrors- multiple reflections-kaleidoscope-rotation of a place mirror-laws of refraction –refraction through water and slab- refractive index- apparent and real depth-total refection-critical angle-images. Determination of refractive-index by parallel prim-formula for refractive index (no derviation) –expermental determination of refractive index using a prism by the pin method-minimum deviation –dispersion of sun light.
Reflection in concave and convex mirrors-formation of images therein (noderviatio) –focus and focal length –experiment determination of focal length (formula to be given) simple problems based on the formule. Refraction through convex and concave lenses and their formula 9to be given no derivation)-simple problem based on the formula-experimental determination of focal length-correction of defective vision-camera, eye, projector, simpe microscope and telescope (arrangement of lenses only) – Solar specturm-explanation of colour bodies. Magnetism – Natural artificaial magnets- magnatic fields- lines of force-magnatic ininduction Earth’s Magnetism-Dip and horizontal intensity,
Electricity : Simple voltaic cell-its deferdt and their elimination-Magnetic effect of current-electromagnets-Electooysis-law (staement only)-electro plating –secondary cell electromagnetic induction (explanation only) – Principle of dynamo-filament lamps-telephone and telegraphy (elementray treatment).
Elementary treatment of :-
a. Discharge through gases-vapour lamps.
b. X-Rays
c. Radio-Activity
2. ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
Time 2 hours Marks 100
ALGEBRA : Position and negative quantities, Four fundamental operations. Removal of brackets. Transformation of formulas. Law of indices. H. C. F. and L. C. M. by factorisationand by division method Solution of quadratic equations. Functional notation remainder theorem and its application to factorisation. Square root. Homogeneity and symmetry factorisation of expression of 3rd and 4th degree. Ratio and proportion Solving simultaneous equations by method of cros multiplication. Logarithme and their applications. Fractions, intermediate coefficients.
GRAPHS : The graphs Y=mx and Y+mx+c and their application to ready reckoners. Graphical solution application of the graph Y=ax2
TRIGNOETRY :- Measurement of angles. Trigonometrically ratios and their mutual relations. The values of sine, cosine and tangent of O Deg., 30Deg., 45deg., 60Deg and 90 Deg.
GEOMETRY :- (a) Practical section : Bisection of straight lines and angles, Construction of prependiculars and parallels to straight lines.
Division of a straight line a given ratio, simple cases of the construction of triangle and quadrilateral of all types from given date. Construction triangle equal in area to a quadrilateral and pentagon. Constuction of tangent to circle at a poit on the circumference and from an external point.
To draw common tangents to two circles (direct and inverse).
On a given straight line to describe a segment of a circle containing a given angle: to construct triangles based on this. Constriction of regular polygon of 4,6 or 8 sides in about a circle and on a given side.
Construction of square equal in area to a re tangles.
(b) Theoretical Section: Formula proofs of the following theorems and solution of easy riders thereon:
1. If a straight line stands on another straight line the sum of the two right angles and the converse.
2. If two straight lines intersect, the vertically opposite angles are equal.
3. When a straight line (transversal) cuts two other straight lines, if a pair of alternative angles are equal, them the two straight lines are parallel.
4. When a straight line (transversal) cuts two other straight lines.-
(a) A pair of corresponding angles are equal or
(b) A Pair of interior angle on the same side of cutting lines are together equal to two straight lines are parallel.
5. If a straight line cut two parallel straight lines.
(a) Alternate angles are equal
(b) Corresponding angles are equal, and
(c) The interior angles on the same side of the cutting lines are together equal to two right angles.
6. Straight lines which are parallel to the same straight lines are parallel to one another.
7. The sum of three angles of a triangle is equal to two right angles.
8. The sum of the interior angles of a polygon of ‘E’ sides is equal to (2N-4) right angles.
9. If two triangles have two side of one equal to two sides of the other each to each and also the angle contained by those side equal, the triangle are congruent.
10. If two triangle have two triangle have two angles of one equal to two angles of the other, each to each and also one other, the triangles are congruent.
11. If two side of triangle are equal, then the angles opposite to these sides are equal and the converse.
12. If two triangle have the three sides of the one equal to the three side of the other, each to each, the triangle are congruent.
13. If two rightangled triangle have their hypotenuses equal and one side of one equal to one side of the other, the triangle are congruent.
14. In any triangle the greater side has the greater angle opposite to it and the congruent.
15. Any two side of a triagle are together greater than the third side.
16. Of all straight lines that can be drawn to a given straight line from a goven point outside it, the perpendicular is the shortest.
17. In a parallelogram.
(i) the opposite sides and angles are equal
(ii) each diagonal bisects and parallelogram and
(iii) the diagonals bisect one another.
18. If there are three or more parallel straight lines, and the intercept made by them on any straight lines (transversal) that cuts them are equal, then the corresponding intercepts on any other straight line that cuts them are also equal.
19. The locus of a pointwhich is equidistant from two fired points is the perpendicular bisector of the straight line joining the two points.
20. The locus of a point which is equidistants from two intersection straight line consist of the pair of straight lines which bisect the angles between the two given lines.
21. A parallelogram is equivalent (equal in area) to the rectangle on the same base and between the same parallels
22. Equivalent triangle on the same base is of the altitude.
23. A triangle is equivalent to half the rectangle on the same base and between the same parallels.
24. Theorems on concurrent lines in a triangle.
(a) The perpendicular bisectors of the sides of the triangle are concurrent.
(b) The altitudes of a triangle are concurrent
(c) The internal bisectores of the angles of a triangle are concurrent.
(d) The internal bisectors of two angles of a trigle, and the external bisector of the thord angle concurrent
(e) The medians of a triangle are concurrent
25. In a right-angled triangle the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the sides
containing the right angle and the converse (hereon of pythagoras).
26. Extensions of the theorem of pythagoras to acute-angled is double the sum of the squares on half the third side and on the median that bisects the third side.
27. The sum of the squares on two sides of a triangle is double the sum of the squares on half the third side and on the median that bisects the third side.
28. A circle is rymetrical about any diametere.
29. A straight line drawn from the center of circle to bisect a short which is not a diameter, is at right angles to the chord and the converse.
30. There is one circle, and one only, which passes through three given points in a straight line.
31. In equal circles (or in the same circle), if two chords subtend equal angle at the center, they are equal areas, and the converse.
32. In equal circles (or in the same circle), if two chords are equal, they cut off equal areas, and the converse.
33. Equal chords of a circle are equdistant from the centre and the converse.
34. The angle which an are of a circle substands at the centre is double that which it substands at any point on the remaining part of the circumstatnce.
35. The angle in a semi-circle is a right angle.
36. Angle in the same segment of a circle are equal.
37. If the line joining two points subtends equal angles at two other points on the same side of it, the four points are cyclic (converse of 13).
38. The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the supplementary and the converse.
39. The tangent at any point of a circle is perpendicular to the radium drawn to the point of contant.
40. If two circles touch, their center and the point of contact are collinear.
41. The angles made by tangent to a circle with a chord drawn from the points of contact are respectively equal to the angles in the alternate segment of circles.
PART - B
3. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
1. Development of ships- Brief history of development of ships to its present form.
2. Basic definisions : Various lengths, after perpendiculars, fore perpendicular, shear, camber, rise fo floor, tumble home, even keel, trim, heel, displacement , light ship, deadweight, loadline marks tonnage etc.
3. Basic terminology for ship's structural items - deck, bottom, bulkhead, double bottom
, super-structure, poop F' ele bridge, girderes, beams, frames etc.
4. Basic arrangement of ship structures - lines plan, sheer carve, camber curve.
5. Slmpson's Rule- their use in simple applications.
6. Stability of floating bodies-basic principle and requirement of bodies.
7. Constriction methods- brief description of slip way and launching. Brief description of dry docks, panal method block method and module method of constrution.
8. Basic ship forme - outlines, general arrangement of general cargo ships, hopper suction dredger, cutter suction dredger.
4. BRIDGE EQUIPMENT AND WATCH KEEPING
Time :- 2 hours Marks : 100
1. General : In this paper, candidate shall be tested on their ability to use the bridge equipment and to ensure its continued efficiency by suitable periodic checks where necessary. Detailed knowledge with respect to principal and design is not required but candidates are expected to principal and design is not required but candidates are expected to appreciate the capabilities and limitations of the equipment in operation.
2. (a) Sextant : The construction and use of the marine sextant, including the opticale principals in-volved. The detection and correction of sextant errors. The principals and use of vernier and Micrometer scales. The care of a sextant.
(b) Chronometer : The use and care of a marine chronometer, chronometer errors.
( c) Magnetic compass : The construction of the binnacle and compass bowl. Dry and wet cards. The location and names of correctors. Magnetic and nonmagnetic materials and their effect on the compass. Checking compasses, practical limitations of the magnetic compass, care of magnetic compass.
(d) Gyro compass : An elementary knowledge of the use and care of the common marine gyro compass. Routine oiling, cleaning and operational checks.
(e) Bearing instruments : The construction and use of azimuth mirrors and pelorus.
(f) Dredge instruments : The use of vacuum pressure gauges, swell compensation, density and flow meters, dredging tube/ladder depth indicator and draft load recorders/indicators.
(g) Bridge alarm devices : The Operation of detection and warning devices, e.g. fire detection, off course alarm, procedure to be adopted when devices are actuated, operational checking of devices.
(h) Sounding appliances : The electronic echo sounder, its use and care. Interpretation of result obtained. The patent sounding machine, its use and limitations. The hand loadline.
(i) Visual aids : Use of the marine telescope and binoculars.
(j) Telegraphs and other devices used for internal communication.
(k) Maintenance of navigational, dredging and survey records.
5. DREDGE KNOWLEDGE
1. History of dredging.
2. Dredging process and development
3. Dredge machinery and general/running deck maintenance.
4. Dredge operations on board/ashore.
5. Solid measurement-qualification.
6. Automation of measuring units.
7. Coastal and ocean engineering (Elementary).
8. Sediment movement (elementary).
9. Principals of survey.
PART C
6. PRACTICAL NAVIGATION
Time :-3 hours Marks :-150
(a) The shape of the earth, poles, equator, meridians, parallels of latitude, position by lititude and longitude, direction, bearing distance, units of measurement, Difference of latitude, difference of longitude, departure, mean and middle latitude, great and small circle on a sphere.
(b) To solve practical problems on plane, parallel and mereator sailing.
© By the use of traverse tables, to obtain position of a ship at any time given course, compass errors and run, allowing for current/tidal stream.
(d) The celestial sphere. Apparent motion on the celetial sphere. Declination. Azimuth, sideruial hour angle. The position of a heavenly body on the celestial sphere with reference to azimuth and altitude or declination and siderial/local hour angle.
(e) Time-Greenwich hour and other standards times, Zone time, meantime, apparent time, siderial time, relationship between longitude and time, International date time.
(f) Greenwich hour angle and local hour angle of aires.
(g) Correction of sextant alitude, dip. Refraction, parallar in altitude, semi-diameter and augmentation.
(h) To find the latitude by peridism altitude of the sun.
(i) To find the latitude by an observation of POLARIS.
(j) To find the zone/standards time of sunrise, sunset, morries, moonset from the Nautical Almanac Twilight and its duration.
(k) To find the time and height of high and low water at a standard port using Indian tide tables.
7. CHART WORK AND PILOTAGE
(a) Course and bearing, compass errors, conversion of true course into magnetic and compass courses and vice versa.
(b) Simple properties of Mercator and Gnomonic charts, reading a charge, latitude and longitude scales, measurement of distance.
© Flotting a position by latitude and longitude, bearing and range, simultaneous gross bearings. Running fix.
(d) Set and rate of current or tidal stream , course and speed made good. To obtain a running fix giving allowance for current/tidal stream and also to find the course and speed required to reach a given position at a given time.
(e) Clearing and leading marks, horizontal and vertical danger angles. Distance of sighting lights or a point of land of known height.
(f) Elementary idea on the use of sailing directions and notices to mariners.
(g) Supply, upkeep and disposal of chart outfits, correction of charts.
(h) General understanding of the information given on a chart or plan with particular reference to buoys, lights depth and nature of the bottom, contour lines, tides and tidal streems and tidal streems and recognition of the coast.
(i) To understand the principles of recognition and meaning of characteristics like shape, colour and positioning etc. of buoys .
SYLLABOUS FOR DREDGE MATE GRADE-I
PART 'A'
1. NAUTICAL PHYSICS
Simple calculation shall be based on fundamental relationship and the practical application of physical laws. Candidates will be expected to show an understanding and appreciation of the physical principles involved rather than produce formal, memorized description or statements of laws or rules.
(a) STATICS
(i) Composition and solution of forces. Moment of a force couple or torque. Use of vector to indicate magnitude and direction. Vector addition, use of vector triangle, principle of moments. Stress, strain shear forces and bending moments of simply supported beams with the without uniformly distributed loads. Elasticity on the basis of structure of matter, Hookes Law, Young's Modulus.
(ii) Centre of Gravity, stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium.
(iii) Simple machines, lever, screw jack, pulley systems, mechanical advantages, velocity ratio and efficiency.
(iv) Pressure in liquids, pressure at a depth, thrust.
(v) Density, relative density, principles of Archimades and flotation, the marine
Hydrometer and its use.
(b) DYANMICS
(i) Composition and resolution of velocities and accelerations. An understanding of Newton's laws of Motion, motion under gravity.
(ii) Work, Power, Kinetic and potential energy, momentum.
(iii) Projectiles with horizontal or vertical components of velocity, friction and co-efficient of friction.
© HEAT
(i) Measurement of temperature, the mometeres, thermocouples, transference of heat, conduction, convection and radiation.
(ii) Expansion of solids and liquids, anomalous expansion of water, co-efficients of expansion, specific heat, latent heat, mechanical equivalent of heat.
(iii) Properties of gases, Boyle's law, Charles laws. A simple treatment of isothermal and adiabatic expansion and compression of gases, principles of refrigeration.
(iv) Saturated and unsaturated vapours, evaporation vapour pressure. Principle of hygrometer.
(d) LIGHT
(i) Laws of reflection, plan mirror, motating mirror.
(ii) Laws of refraction, index of refraction, total internal reflection, prisms, thin lenses, a graphical treatment of the formation of images by lenses.
(iii) Application of above laws to instruments in use at sea including Azimuth mirror, sextant astronomical, telescope and binoculars.
(e) SOUND
(i) Wave motion, frequency, velocity, wavelength and their relationship Production and Propagation of sound.
(ii) Effect of temperature and wind on the velocity of sound. Factors influencing the velocity of sound in gases and liquids.
(iii) Reflection, echoes simple treatment if Doppler effect.
(f) MAGNETISM
(i) Theory of magnetism, laws of magnetism, laws of inverse squares, meaning of terms, intensity of magnetisation, susceptibility, retentivity permeability.
(ii) Pole strength, field strength, magnetic moment and couple, deflection of a magnetised needle. The period of suspended magnet vibrating in the earth's field. Magnetic induction of material in a magnetic field. Hysteriss curve for Ferro magnetic material Gauss in error, retentive error.
(iii) Terrestrial magnetism and magnetic elements, variation.
(g) ELECTRICITY
(i) The nature of an electric current, EMF, Current, resistance, their effects and relationship, electric potential. Units used in the measurement of electric potentials, current and resistance. Simple calculations of electric current given potential and resistance. Kir choff's law. Whetstone bridge. Insulators and insulation, electric and magnetic field associated with electric potentials and Currents. Capacitance, relationship between charge, potential difference and capacitance. Effect of capacitors connected in series and parallel.
(ii) Effects of an electric current.
(a) Heating effect, power and its relationship with current and resistance, useful simple heating devices, unwanted heat in electric circuits and its effects, need for dissipation of heat. The watt as a measure of power, the decibel as measure of the ratio of power.
(b) Magnetic effect, effect of the magnetic field on a magnetized needle.
(c) Chemical effect (electrolysis), the effect of the passage of current through a conducting solution (electrolyte).
(iii) Functions, characteristics and use of measuring instrument to measure potential difference, current and residence. Precautions to be observed when using measuring instruments, multiples and sub-multiples of units, mill, kilo and mea and their symbols, u,m,k and M. The insulation tester and its use.
(iv) Simple electric lighting circuits, alarm circuits, indicator lamps and signalling lamps. Fuses and other circuit breaker devices used in electric circuits, their functions. The effects of open circuits, short circuits and leakage and the action of simple electric circuit, effects of dirt ad moisture on insulation.
(v) Safety precautions to be observed when handling electrical circuit.
(vi) Static electricity, nature and its causes.
(h) APPLIED CHEMISTRY
(i) Corrosion, action between dis-similar metals elementary ideas on cathodic protection.
(ii) Combustion, induced and spontaneous, flash and ignition temperatures, explosive, elementary knowledge of oxidising agents, corrosives poison and radio active agents.
(iii) Fire extinguishing agents powder, chemical and mechanical foam, inert gases.
2. NAUTICAL MATHEMATICS
(a) Algebra :
(i) Natural numbers, integers, rational numbers real number, complex numbers, Surds, Rational operation with binomial quadramatic Surds, conjugates surds and rational is factors :-
Theorem : If a + b = c - d then a = c and b = d under prescribed conditions.
Properties of real numbers with reference to clues for elementary operations, commutativity, associatively distributivity without proof.
(ii) Theory of quadratic equations with real co-efficient solution of quadratic equations, nature of roots. Relation between roots and co-efficients.
(iii) Exponents and Logarithms :
Definition of am for a = c and m rational
Theorems : am x an = a mn, (ab)m = am bn,
(am)n = amn ,m,n being rational number
(proofs for positive integral exponents only)
Defination : If ax = N then ----------log an = X
Theorems on logarithms of products; quetient, power and change of base on its applications.
(iv) Permutations and combinations
Liner permutations with distinct objects.
Combination (case of repetitions excluded)
(v) Graphical work, simple graph of statistics, calculations of constants and determination of law from graph. Graphical solution of equation.
(vi) Arithmetical, Geometrical and Harmonial progression and the use of biomedical theorem for positive, negative and fractional real indices. Its application for approximations, (without proof).
(b) Calculus :
(i) Notion of function is correspondence graph of a function.
(ii) General idea of a limit, illustrations its use in the definition of speed tangent, and the circumference of a circle as the limit of the perimeter of inscribed regular polygon. Statement of fundamental rules of operating with limits evaluation of simple limits, definition of derivative.
(iii) Derivation f algebraic, inverse, trigonomertrical, exponential and logarithemic funtions, derivation of second order.
(iv) Applications of the derivative, equations of tangent and normal in the case of simple curves, maxim and minima Simple problems on rates of change, velocity, ecceleration in rectillineer notion.
(v) Intergration as a reverse process of differentiation and as limit of a sum.
(vi) Integration of standard forms method-sub stitution by parts, by partial fraciton.
(vii) Evaluation of area under curve and volumes of solid revolutions by definite
integral (intuitive approach)
(c) Co-ordinate Geometry of two dimensions :
(I) Rectangular co-ordinate system, point dividing a given segment (I) internally
and (ii) externally, equation and locus of change of origin distance formula.
(ii) Straight - line : Equations in form ; Y = mx + c, Y- y1 = m(x-x), x/a + Y/b = I, x
cos d + Y sin d=P length of perpendicular from a point to line, intersection of straight lines, angle between two straight lines.
(iii) Circle, its standards and general a equations, derivation of equations to parabols, ellipse and hyperbola from fooze diretrix property (standards form) symetry of these curves about their axes and centre, application of the properties of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola to navigation.
(d) Trigonometry :
(i) Definations of a radian, relation between radian and degrees assuming that the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter is a contant, clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation, positive and negative.
(ii) Relationship between rations, haversine, simple identities.
Defination of trignometric (circular) function of any angle, periodicity, allied angle formulated proofs only for C and (n/2-e) other to be deduced from these. Simple identitied. Heights and distances. Graphs of sin cosine and tangent functions.
(iii) Compound angle formules for two angles formula for Cos (A+B) only to be provided other to be reduced from this. Factorisation formulae for sin A+ Sin B and Cos A + Cos B.
(iv) Sine Rule : Cosine Rule and projection rule for a triangle, their use in simple problems including solution of triangle, area of a triangle in term of (I) two sides and included angle (ii) three sides (iii) one side and the functions of the adjacent side.
(v) Properties of spherical training, polar triangles and application of their properties. Solution of spherical triangle by haveranine formulae, sine formulae and Napen's rules for right angled or quadrantal triangle.
PART - B
3. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE
General .- Displacement, water surface, block, mid section prismatic and water plane area coefficients, tonne per centimetre im,mersion. Application of Simpson's rule to areas and volume.
Draught & Buoyancy.- Alternation of mean draught due to change in density of water. Buoyancy and reserve buoyancy with very large free surface.
Transverse Stability.- Shift of centre of gravity due to addition or removal of ballase, fuel or cargo. Stability at small angles of heel (Given the second moment of area of the water plane formulace) The inclining experiment. Stability of ground condition.
Resistance and Propulsion.- Comparison of skin frictional resistance of hull with model at different speeds and residual resistance. Admirality and fuel co-efficients. Relation between speed of vessel and fuel consumption with constant dis-placement and assuming that resistance varies as speed. Elementary treatment of propeller. Pitch, apparent slip, real slip, wake thrust and power.
Structureal Strength.- Simple problemson strength of structural members to resist liquid pressure, loading due to head of liquid.
Ship Construction.- Simple terms used in the measurenment of steel ships. e.g. length between perpendiculars, breadth overall moulded depth, draught and free broad. Definations and ship-building terms in general use. Descriptions of sketches of structural members in ordinary types of steel ships. Machinery seating arrangements. Watertight doors. Hatches, Rudders, bow thrusters probellers, stern tubes, water tight bulkheads, double bottoms, anchors and cable, Precautions necessary before entering empty oil fuel or ballast tanks.
The preservation in good condition of the ship's structure, in a particular the bilges, bunkers, tanks under boilers and watertight door. Construction characteristics of hoppers.
Ventilation arrangements (natural and mechanical) for pump rooms in tankers and for holds and oil fuel tanks.
Arrangement for the carriage of dangerous goods in bulk.
Fire detection and extinction arrangements for passenger and cargo spaces. Fire precautions in port any dry dock.
Fire and aft peak tanks, double bottomand deep Tank filing and pumping arrangements. Compartmental drainage levelling arrangements for damaged side compartments.
Dry docking and maintenance of underwater fittings.
4. BRIDGE EQUIPMENT & WATCH KEEPING
(1) General.- In this paper candidates shall be tested on their ability to use the bridge equipment and to ensure its continued efficienty by suitable periodic checks where necessary. Detailed knowledge with respect to principles, design etc. of radio navigational side is not required but candidates are expected to appreciate the capabilities and the limitations of the
equipment in operation.
(2) (a) Sextant quintent.- The construction and use of the marine sextant, including the
optical principles, involved. The detection and correction of sextant errors. The principles
and use of the vernier and micrometer scales.
(b) Chrometer.- The use and care of marine chronometer-chronometer errors.
(c) Magnetic compass.- The use and care of magnetic compasses, the construction of the binnacle and compass bowl, the name of the various parts, the construction of dry and wet cards. The materials and their effect on the compass. Checking compasses, practical limitations of the magnetic compass.
(d) Gyro compass.- An elementary knowledge of the use and care of common marine gyro compass, including the procedure for starting and stoping. Routine oiling and cleaning, routine operational checks, application of latitude and speed error.
(e) Bearing instruments.- The construction and use of azimuth mirrors, procedure for checking accuracy of azimuth mirrors. The construction and use of a pelorus.
(f) Radio aids.- The use of radio direction-finding equipments, its errors and limitations. Procedure for obtaining a fix using the Decca navigator and other hyperbolic systems.
(g) Dredge instruments.- The use of vacum pressure gauges, sweel compensatory, density and flow meters, dredging tube/ladder depth indicator and draft/load recorders/indicators.
(h) Bridge alarm devices.- The operation of detection and warning devices, e.g. fire detection off course alar,, procedure to be adopted when device is actuated. Operational checking of devices.
(i) Sounding appliances.- The electrical echo sounder its use and care. Interpretation of results obtained. The patent sounding machine, its use and limitations. The hand lead line.
(j) Visual aids.- Construction and use of the marine telescope, binoculars, and the dioptric lens.
(k) Survey equipment
(l) Telegraphs and other devices used for internal communication.
(m) Maintenance of navigational, dredging and survey records.
5. METEOROLOGY
(a) Principle, construction and use of the simple mercurial barometer and the Aneroid Barometer, the marine mercurial barometer and barograph, the thermometer,. Hygrometer and hydrometer.
(b) Knowledge of the reduction of barometric readings to standards datum by means of tables or by use of the goldslide. The distribution of mean pressure, the prevailing wind and the current circulation in the sea adjacent to the continent of India. Tropical revoling storms in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, their localities, seasons and tracks, the rules for avoiding tropical storms.
(c) Knowledge of the beaufort wind scale and weather station in use at sea including a knowledge of the methods of estimating the direction and force of the wind at sea. A knowledge of weather code including coding and decoding of weather report transmitted bu merchant ships, Storm warning signals displayed at Indian Ports.
PART - C
6. PRACTICAL NAVIGATION
(a) To solve practical problems on plans, parallel and mereator mailing.
(b) To use transverse tables to obtain position of the ship at any time given compass course, variation deviation and run recorded, allowing for current and polaris.
(c) To determine the position line and position the sun or star.
(d) To find the latitude by an observation of polaris.
(e) To determine the position line and a position through which it passes given data obtained from an observation of the sun or star out of the meridian.
(f) To obtain the ships position by the combination of morning sun sight and the Meridian altitude of the sun with run.
(g) To find the true bearing of the sun or star and thence the deviation of the compass for the direction of the ship's head.
7. CHART WORK AND PILOTAGE
(a) To convert true course into magnetic and compass courses or vice versa, given the variation and a tables of deviations.
(b) To find the compass course between two positions.
(c) To understand the effect of current on speed.
(d) To find the course made
(e) To find the course made good, given the compass course steered, the speed of the ship, the direction and rate of the current and leeway if any.
(f) To find the course to steer allowing for a current and leway.
(g) To fix the ship's position on a chart by means of simultaneous cross barings, bearing and range, radio cross bearings applying the necessary corrections, bearing of one or more objects given the run between bearings, current and leeway, if any.
(h) To find the distance at which the ship will pass a given point.
(i) Clearing and leading marks, horizontal and vertical danger angles, distance of sighting lights and distance of a point of land of known height.
(k) To find the height of tide at any given time by means of interpolation tables or diagrams and thence find the approximate correction to be applies to soundings or to charted weights of shore objects.
(l) To demonstrate the ability to make intelligent use of sailing direction.
(m) To understand the use of Notices to Mariners and to be familiar with the process of chart correction.
(n) To answer oral questions pertaining to information given on a chart or plan with particular reference to buoys, lights D.F. Radio beacon and similar side to navigation. Depths and nature of the bottom, contour lines, tides and tidal streams and recognition of the coast.
(o) To understand the principles of recognition and meaning of characteristics e.g. shape, colour positioning etc. buoys.
(p) Knowledge of sources form where further information can be obtained, e.g. charts, light lists, sailing directions etc.
(q) Understanding of the danger of placing implicit reliance upon floating navigational side.
8. PRINCIPLES OF NAVIGATION
In the paper candiates may be asked to draw a figure reasonably to scale and to state the projection.
(a) dians, parallesls of latitude, position by latitude and longitude, direction, bearing, distance, units of measurement differnece of latitude, difference of longitude, department, mean and middle latitued, difference of maridinal parts and the relationship between them. Great circles and small circles on a sphere.
(b) The celestial sphere, definition, apparent motion on the celestial sphere, declination, azimuth sideral hour angle. The position of a body on the Celestial sphere. Azimuth with altitude or declination with sidereal or declination with sidereal or local hour angle. The rising, culmination and setting of heavenly bodies. Circumpolar stars. Maximum azimuth.
© Solar system, earth-moon systerm, Planetary motion. Earth’s rotation and movement in orbit, eclipses, mean sun, ecliptic, first point of aries, equinox and solstice, sunrise sunset and twlight.
(d) Time-Greenwich and other standard times, zone times, meantime, apparent time, sidereal time, equation of time, relationship between longitude and time; International date time.
(e) Local hour angle of heavenly body in time and are, Greenwich hour angle of sun, moon, planets and Aries. Application of right angled and quadrennial spherical triangles.
(f) Correction of sextant altitudes including back altitude, dip, refraction, horizontal parallax, parallax in altitude, semi-diameter and augmentation, use of artificial horizon.
(g) Geographical position of a heavenly body, a circle of position and its practical application, i.e. position line Intercept.
(h) Simple properties of macerator and gnomic charts, latitude and longitude scales, measurement of distance. Rhomb, lines and meridian parts.
DREDGE KNOWLEDGE
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
1. The antecedency of Dredging :
Introduction, World's First dredger, other early dredgers, first hydraulic dredger, the first United States Hydaulic Dredger, the first pipeline, the first two spud Dredger, modern day dredgers, types of dredgers.
2. A History of dredging :
3. Various types of dredgers, dredger components and plant machinery, drive and transmission, winches, warping cabels.
4. Dredging Methods :
Basic types, mechnical dredgers, hydraulic dredgers, portable dredgers, operation of cutte head dredger, the self propelled hopper dredger, dredge hoppers, variable affecting hopper efficiency. Physical consideration, model tests, hopper dredgers of United States Army corps of Engineers, Dragheads.
5. Pipeline equipment, transport of solid ;
Introduction placer and mining by dredging methods, characteristics of the transported material, composition of solid water mixers, regimes of sediment flow, flow of solids, water mixtures, experimental verification.
6. The pipeline cutter head dredger components and plant.
7. Barges for dredging work :
General descriptions, general arrangement, form structure and propulsion. Introduction, under-deck arrangement, deck arrangement, form of lines, construction and scantlings of the hull, construction of rudderpost and rudder, construction of fenders, propulsion, elevator barges, hopper barges or self-emptying barges with bottom doors.
8. Various barge types and their special constructions :
Hopper barges transporting stone or broken rock, deck barges or pontoon barges, tippping or tumbler barges, self-propelled hopper barges and hoppers, barges and hipper barges in North America.
9. Sureying, Job layout, volume calculation ;
Introduction, units of measurement, consistency of measurements, precision of computitations, field measurements, turning right angles, leveling, adjustment of levels, the maridians, tide tide gauges, place of reference, reference lines, spoil disposal areas layout, laying out cuts, setting cutstakes and buous, ranges laser light, haydrography, electronic depth sounding, other uses of Echo sounders, profilers, position locating methods, the extant, the planimeter, nautical charts and classification.
10. ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Marks: 200 (200)
General.- Effects of Electric current, chemical, magnetic thermal, production of light, magnetic, thermal and light means, electrical safety.
Electric Circuit .- Units, ampere ohm and volt, series and parallel circuits of sources of EMF and of resistance, current distribution in simple circuits, nonline air resistors in parallel with constant value resistors. Difference between EMF and Pd, power end energy; relationship between heating, mechanical and electrical units. Conductors resistance, effect of length, area, material and temperature coefficient of resistance. Types of insulation, wheatstone not work bridge, slide wire bridge. Applications to steering gears, resistance pyrometers, strain gauges, etc.
Electrolytic Action.- Theory of electrolytic dissociation applied to common solutions, etc. acidulated water, copper sulphate and salt water, uses of electrolysis, faraday's laws, electro-chemical equivalent.
Cells.- Primary (Wet or dry leclanche) and secondary (acid or alkaline) types, construction and principles, maintenance charging, watt-hour and ampere-hour.
Magnestic and electromagnetism.- Simple magnetic theory magnetic field, lines of force, field strength, field intensity, magnetic field due to current in straight conductors, loops, coils and solenoids, relative direction of current and field, effect of iron,flux density total/flux, reluctance, permeability, typical B/H and U/B curves.
Electro-magnetic induction- Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws magnitude and direction of induced e.m..f. force produced on a current carrying conductor.
Electronics.- Knowledge of terms used in electronic circuits, thermionic emission, conduction in vaccums and gases, insulators, semi-conductors and conductors, rectification.
Alternating current theory.- The sinusoidal wave, frequency, maximum r.m.z. and average values, vector representation of a.c. quantities, phase difference, the a.c. circuit, the inductor, inductance and its effect on the circuit, the general service circuit, relationship between resistance, reactance and imperdance, simple treatment of power factor.
Instruments.- Principles and function of a.c. and d.c switch board indicating instruments, moving coil and moving iron galvanometer types uses of shunts and seris resistances to increase the range, the current transformer and potential transformer for instrument work (description and simple explanation) rectifiers and transducers.
Testing Methods and measurements.- Distance measured by ammter-voltmeter by bridge any by instrument, Simple ohmeter and insulation testing, general insulation, continuity and milli-volt-drop testing, fault tracing, temperature measurement by resistance and thermo-electric effects.
Circuits.- Distribution systems for a.c. and d.c. installation use of fues and circuit breakers, use of earth lamps.
Electrical Machines.- Construction, general and details, maintenance and protection, D.C. machines field circuits (separate, shunt, series and compound), Commutating poles, Commutation, simple approach of lap and wave windings.
A.C. Generators.- Protection, simple explanation of the alternator as a generating units, parallel running and synchronising procedure.
D.C. Generators.- Projection-E.M.F. and load voltage equation, brief treatment of theory of self-excitation, load characteristic, method of voltage control, parallel operation procedure.
D.C. Generators.- Projection-E.M.F. and load speed and torque equations, load characteristics speed control.
SYLLABUS FOR DREDGE MASTER GRADE - II
PART- 'A'
1. RADIO AND ELECTRONICS.
Time : hours Marks : 100
This syllabus, covering radio and electronics, is confinded to those topics of which a knowledge is essential in making progress towards an understanding of the principles and operation of radio to navigation, radio telephone and other electronic equipment.
(a) (I) Elementary oscillarory circus, maintenance of oscillations ina parallel LC circuits relationship between frequency and values of L and C.
(ii) Thermionic valves and semi-conductor devices diodes, triodes, and transistors, their functions and characteristics, effects of potentials between electrodes. Discriptions of the actions of valves and semi-conductors ampliffers and oscillators.
(iii) Piezo-electric effect and the use of crystals to control the frequency of oscillators.
(b) (I) Effects of current flow in an open conductor, electro-magnetic fields and the simple aerial, radiations of EM waves Velocity, frequency and wave length and their relationship. The simple oscillator coupled to an aerial, basis transmitter, radiated frequencytuning, descriptive explanations of transmission, propagation in free space and in troposphere. Ground waves and sky waves. The ionosphere and its effects on radio waves. Effect o f EM was impinging on objects, induced current and retardation.
(ii) Descriptive treatment of the transmission of information by modulated carrier we, frequencies of side bands, meaning of single sideband.
(iii) Description of ship's radio telephone transmitting systems with the aid of block schematic diagrams showing the units which make up a sypical system, master oscialla amplifier, modulator, microphone, power amplifier anl aerial, the functions of each stage.
(c) (I) Description of full straight receiver with the id o fblock schematic diagram. The radio telephone alarm signal generator, its characteristics and functions.
(ii) Directional reception, descriptive explanation of single rotating loop aerial, its receiving characteristics and associated pole diagram. Use of zero signal for directional indication, ambiquity in directional indications, sense, sense aerial, the effects of addition on signals from loop and vertical aerials, The heart shaped polar diagrams as an indication of resolution of directional ambiquity. Fixed crossed loops aerials and goniometer for directional indication.
(iii) Elementary description of yagi aerials, the relationship between size of elements and frequency, direcitonal characteristics, the functions and characteristics of aerials used at centimeter wave length,. Directional transmission and reception at meter and centimeter wave length, propagation at these wave lengths, horizon range and anomalies of propagation.
(iv) Description explanation of the functions, action and characteristics of cathode ray tubes used in marine radio aids to navigation and television displays. The functions and characteristics of the following types of circuit used with cathode ray tube display: time base circuits, brightening blackout circuit, calibration circuit and other functional circuits. The characteristics of functional circuit used in radio aids to navigation equipment
.
(d) Descriptive explanation of methods of graphically displaying information, pen recorders, the advantages and dis-advantages of wet and dry recording paper, preservation of records, scales of display, direct reading scales and phasing of scales, descriptive explanation of visual indicators for displaying information, types used in shipborne installations magneto striction for transmission and reception and reception of sound through water, their types, functions and characteristics. Temperature sensing transducer and their use in simple circuits.
2. METEOROLOGY
Time : 2 hours Marks : 100
(a) Fuller knowledge of meterology than that required for Dredge Mate Grade-I.
(b) knowledge of formation of clouds and principle cloud types, land and sea breezes, local winds experienced in Indian Coastal waters.
(c) Simple ideas of air masses and fronts.
(d) Adabatic changes in the atmosphers, stability and instability.
(e.) To have a knowledge of the types of weather messages which are available to shipping
Indian waters, coding and decoding of weather messages transmitted by ships
(f) General points to consider in the selection of ocean and inland routes.
3. PRACTICAL NAVIGATION
Time : 3 hours Marks : 150
(a) A candidate will be required to answer questions based upon the syllabus for Dredge Mate Grade-I extended to include the planets.
(b) To find the position line and the position through which it crosses, when provided with data obtained from an observation of the sun/star out of the maridian
(c) To obtain the ship's position by a combination of any number of observations with or without on intervening run.
(d) To find the approximate time of the meridian passage of the sun, a star or a planet and to calculate an approximate meridian attitude for setting on the sextant.
(e) To be able to plot information received form radar and to make an intelligent use of the same.
4. CHART WORK AND PILOTAGE
Time : 2 hours Marks : 150
(a) Candidate will be required to answer questions based upon the syllabus of Dredge Mate Grade - I.
(b) Use of position line in approaching a coast and in other circumstances. The use of radio beacons and shore direction finding stations.
(c) To find the items and heights of high and low water at secondary port by means of tidal differences (Amiriality tide Table Vol. III).
(d) The reliability of charts, the selection of suitable points of rbearings, or for fixing the ship's position by means of horizontal and vertical sextant angles, approaching an anchorage and navigating in narrow waters, making land falls or proceeding along a coast in heavy and clear weather, the use of latilice charts.
(e) To answer any oral questions which the examiner deems necessary.
5. DREDGE CONSTRUCTION AND STABILITY.
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
(a) A general knowledge of the principal structural members of a ship/dredger. the proper names of the various parts, Midship sections of cutter,trailer bucket, hopper and grab dredgers and hipper barges. Functions, construction and stiffening of water tight bulkheads, including collision bulkhead. Stern frame, stern tube and adjucent structures. Rudders methods of construction, and support, hause pipes and how secured. Construction, stiffening and closing arrangements of hatchways and super structures, bilge and ballast line systems.
(b) Rivet work, testing a line o frivets, general ideas on welding-process in construction and repair work, types of weld, common faults, visual examination of welder work, testing of tanks and other watertight work.
(c) Stresses and strains in ships/dredgers in a seaway or due to loading or ballasting. A knowledge of the parts of a ship/dredge specially strengthened to withstand such stresses or where excessive corrosion is liable to occur. Methods of compensating for discontinuity of strength, local and special stiffening.
(d) Anoutline knowledge of classification of ships and dredgers, periodic survyes for retention of class.
(e) Loadline- period and conditions of validity of certificate, requirements of annual survey (tonnage certificates and their purpose).
(f) The use of simpon's fist, second and the five-eight rules in the computation of areas, volumes and centroids.
(g) Determination of the position of the center of gravity of a ship for different conditions of loading and ballasting. The effect on the positions of the center of gravity of adding, removing, shifting or suspending weights. Stiff and tender dredgeres. To determine the virtual rise in the position of the center of gravity due to slack tanks. Transverse and longitudinal metecentres, metacentric height. Initial stability and its limitation to small angles of inclination, chages in stability during a voyage, effect of a shift of cargo or solid ballast.
(h) Change of trim and draught due to loading, discharging and shifting weights.
(i) Effect of material/water in hipper with respect to stability.
(j) Permeability of compartment, the effect of bilging and flooding midshiip compartments symmetrical about the centre line.
(k) Use of the stability, hydrostatic and stress data supplied affecting the shape of the curve.
6. SAFETY AND DREDGER MAINTENANCE
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
(a) Inspection and maintenance of ship/dredger, hopper barges, equipment, items to be covered include hull, bulk-heads, double bottom, deep and peak tanks, bilges, strums, pipe-lines rudder, anchors and cables, dredging anchors and spuds, Davits Safety Equipment, derricks and connected working gear hopepr, bottom-doors, overflow-doors, hopper pumping out systems, Dry-docking routine, general emergency repairs, repair lists.
(b) Properties and uses of paints, resins, and other protective coverings, methods of corrosion control in steel work and composite decks, maintenance of cement work.
(c) Documentation of vessel and dredger include; Mate’s log book and dredging reports.
(d) Ballasting of vessels precautions to be taken with liquid ballast/solid ballast.
(e) Precautions to be taken before self-propelled dredger (of different tyep) proceeds out to sea and action to be taken for its safety during voyage.
(f) Precautions to be taken before dumb dredger (of different types) is towed out to sea and actions to be taken for its safety during sea towage. Knowledge of rules for sea towage of dumb dredgers.
(g) Inspection and maintenance of dredgers (different types) dredging equipment on deck, in pump room and control room, items to be covered includes dragheads, dredging tubes, dredging flexible suction/delivery hoses, gimbal rings, suction/delivery pipes and valves, dredge pumps, cutter, cutter shafts, cutter ladders, swell compensators, christmastree of cutters, buckets, bucket ladder, praps, and all items equipment used for dredging in dredgers of different types.
(h) Inspection and maintenance of floating/sunken/shore pipeline, items to be covered include flaters, wave-floats, ball and sockets, flexible delivery hoses (floating/non-floating type) pipes and all items connected with pipeline.
(i) Inspection and maintenance of ancillary equipment used for attending to dump dredger and pipeline, items to be covered include dredger-tender workboat, a-frame pontoon and other items connected with any special operation.
7. DREDGE KNOWLEDGE
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
1. Theory of centrifugal pums, design of dredge pumps and their characteristics, jet pumps in dredging, gas effect and removal, automation techniques :-Basic elements of fluid. Mechanics, definitions, manometers, application of basic equation, buoyancy and floatation, dynamics of flow, principle of continuity, Euler equation, centrifugal pump, impeller types, casing types, theory of centrifugal pumps, theoretical input head, flow through the impeller.
2. Coastal and Ocean engineering :-
Introduction, wave motion, group celerity, wave energy, wave generation by wind, theories on wave generation, wave spectrum.
Sediment movement :-
Introduction, littoral transport, Modes of transports, forces on a particle in the littoral zone, long shore, sediment movement, sediment transport theories, and equations for rivers, transport theories and equations for the littoral zone, littoral zone effect of currents, effect of breaking waves, effect of waves sternness, estuaries, tidal inlets, mass movement of soil, stability of dredged channels slopes, influence of waves.
4. Application alongshore and offshore :-
Bench rehabilitation, sand by-passing methods, land reclamation by dredging methods. Ocean site preparation, introduction, pre-design determinations, construcion phase, deep ocean miniing mineral deposits in marine environment, dredging methods drafline clamshell, wireline dredge, bucket ladder dredger, hydraulic cutterhead dredger, air liff, other methods, new development, submersible dredgers, legal problems, present mineral recovery operations offshore, hypothetical dredging operations, hypothetical offshore dredging operation, air lift method, technological gaps, environmental factors, conclusions
5. Environment effects of dredging :-
Introduction, general discussions, discharge from hopper dredger and discharge overboard, effect of mineral recovery of environment, effect of dredging on water quality effect of sedimentation, effect of turbidity, effect of sediment movement and distribution, effect on marine life, summary and conclusions, Government regulations, environmental inpact statement.
6. Model Studies :-
General Buunswick Harbur, Georgia, Gastineau channel, Alasks, dimensional analysis-Buckingham Theoram, similitude relationship, similarity condition developed from navier, stokes equations, interface systems, similarly for hydraulic machinery, dimensional analysis of a pump.
7. Use of Dredging crafts-Description of some Dredging Projects :-
Project No. 1 :- Bucket Dredge with barge unloading suction dredge.
Project no. 2. :- Suction dredge and bucket elevator.
Project No. 3 :- Simple hopper suction dredge dumping into the sea.
Project No. 4 :- Self-emptying hopper suction dredge alternatively dumping through bottom doors.
Project No. 5:- Cutter suction dredge with floating pipeline.
Project No. 6 :- Trailing suction dredge.
Project No. 7 :-Dike building cranes for boulder clay and other plant used in closing the former.
8. Self-propelled Buket Dredges:-
Employment arrangement of engines, ladder well and propellers, buket chain drive, self-propelled hopper buket dredges, design of self-propelled buket dredges.
Grab Dredges : Types general arrangements, the bucket. Grap output and power, winch drive, engineplant, hull and scantlings.
Suction Dredges :- Introduction, Suction action, pumping and discharging, measurements on suction dredges.
Different type of suction dredges :- Stationary suction dredge, barge unloading suction dredge. Combined barge, unloading and river suction dredges, cutter suction dredge, suction dredge with rotating bucket wheels, simple hopper suction dredge, hopper suction dredge with self-emptying arrangement, trailing suction dredges, floating booster station, jet lift dredge.
9. Pumping Plant :-
Calculation of total head of the pump, calculation of principal dimensions of pump, capacity of pump-engine, behaviour of pump under other than design conditions, test-results of sandpump arrangement, pump pump characterictic curves, specific speed, design of a sand pump and results to be expected from it on the strength of the specific number of revolutions, relation between manometric head of the pump trails, caviitation.
Construction of sand pump-water pump :- sandpump construction, shape of impeller vanes, removal of impeller and shaft, material used in the construction, water supply pump.
Engines of suction dredges :- Main engines for sand-pump and propulsion.
SYLLABUS FOR DREDGE MASTER GRADE – I
PART – A
DREDGE CONSTRUCTION AND STABILITY
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
(a) An outline of shipyard practice and procedure including drawing office methods, plate and section marking, process control and prefabrication. The use of special steels, aluminium fire resistant materials in ship construction.
(b) (I) Types of dredgers, general ideas on strength and construction in relation to particular type of dredgers and in acillary/specialised crafts.
(ii) Different methods of welding, welding non-ferrous metal, electrodes, their type and use, inspection and testing of welds.
© Functions of ship classification societies, Freeboard and general knowledge of the conditions of assignment. An outline of the dredge construction and survey rules and surveys required under the rules, knowledge of the stability information supplied, minimum stability requirement.
(d) Hull sub-division, methods adopted to maintain intergrity of divisions and opening in the hull including side, stern and bottom doors and bow stern wells, arrangements for restricting the spread of fire in sperstructures. Sound knowledge of damage control in case of damage resulting form collision, standing, weather, etc.
(e) Form co-efficient, wetted surface formula, Simpson’s rule applied to area, second moment of areas, volumes, moments of volumes, centroids and centre of pressure.
(f) Shear forces and bending moments, stresses produced by shear and bending, to produce simple curves of load, shear force and bending moments, modern methods, of determining the effect of different conditions of loading, ballasting on the Ship’s structure.
(g) A more comprehensive knowledge of stability than is required for Dredge Master Mate II and in addition; stability to moderate and large angles of heel, use of the wall-sided formula. The effect of the CZ curve on dynamical stability, angle of loll, shifting or adding weights with zero GM.
(h) Stability and trim when dry docking or pounding. Ship stability at sea, dangers to a ship with a heavy list, effect of very large free surface areas on buoyancey and stability, ballasting for stability consideration, the effect of beam and free board on stabiltt, effect of bilging and flooding of compartments symmertical about centre line any where along the ship’s length.
(i) The inclining experiment, the production of curves of stability, a comprehensive knowledge of the hydrostatic stability and stress data supplied to ships.
2. COMMERCIAL KNOWLEDGE AND DREDGE SHIP’S BUSINESS
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
Registration of ship’s the certificate of registry and its legal significance.
(b) Certificate and other documents required to be carried on a ship, how they are obtained and the period of their legal validity.
(c) Crew accommodation, hygiene of the ship and welfare of the crew, an outline knowledge of the regulations relating to medical stores, inspections and reports, fresh water and provisions, procedure in cases of infections, disease, illness or accident, fumigation and post control, maritime declaration of health, port health requirement.
(d) Loading marks calculations involving their use.
The safety of the ship and crew, assistance of vessels in distress and salvage, duties in the case of collision and accident.
The law relating to the reporting of derelic, tropic revolving storms and other dangers to navigation.
Compulsory and non-compulsory pilotage.
Knowledge of dredge practice and documents with particular reference to dredge contracts (cubic/daily cbasis) rates bidding, an understanding of various clauses in a contract of dredging dredge owners liabilities and responsibilities, damage surveys, third party claims, project formulation/execution and budget control.
An outline knowledge of the expressed and inplied conditions and statutory terms contained in contract of marine average, general average, procenture at a port of refuge, Lolyd’s agents.
To have an outline knowledge of following Acts and Regulations as amended from time to time as they affect the amagement of dredgers, tuges and dump craft :-
Merchant Shipping Act, 1958.
Coaching Vessels Act, 1838.
Indian Ports Act, 1908.
Indian vessels Act. 1917.
M.S.(Life Saving Appliances) rules, 1982.
M.S.(Fire Applicances) Rules, 1969.
M.S.(Master) Rules, 1968.
M.S.(Direction finders) Rules, 1968.
M.S.(Distress opening in hull & water tight bulkhead) Rules, 1956.
M.S.(Distress Measures and Navigational Warning) Rules, 1964.
M.S.(Pilot Ladders) Rules, 1967.
3. AGNETIC AND GYRO COMPASS AND RADIO NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
The syllabus includes all the Radio and Electronic Aids to Navigation which are installed on a high proportion of merchant ships or are available for use on these ships. The topics are covered to a standard which ensures a master having an understanding and appreciataion of the efficient and effective use and applications of these aids whilst appreciating their capabilities and limitations. The topics covered include those facts to selection of equipment, its use and installation to a standard which will assist a master to advise on the use and choice of equipment, on selecting site of its installation and on those factors which can affect the operational efficiency and accuracy.
Where the syllabus mentions ‘Equipment” it is not intended to indicate that a detailed knowledge of commercial equipments is needed. The standard of knowledge required is that which will enable a master to rapidly familiarise himself with any commercial radio aids to navigation equipment installed on ship.
(a) Position fixing systems -
(i) an understanding and graphical description of the general principles of position fixing by measurement of differeence of distance from two or more fixed points; use of radio waves to obtain difference of distance by meausrement of time difference and phase differene.
(ii) Generation of the hyperbolic curve by differences of distances from two fixed points; family of hyperbolic curves, the hyperbolic latric on a navigational chart, family hyperbolic curves when fixed points are a short distance apart, relationship of the hyperbolic curves to the bearings of point midway between fixed points.
(iii) Decca navigation, Hi-fix, Sea-fix and other position fixing systems which are available for use on a substantial proportion of dredgers, tuga, ancillary crafts, the characteristics, applications, radii of coverage, areas, limitations and accuracy of each system. The comparative accuracy of position fixing systems of all types including non-radio systems and methods. The errors which apply to each radio position fixing system and their magnitudes, the sources and cause of such errors. Error corrections and allowance for variable and uncorrectable errors.
Description of the equipment used with each system, its adjustment and use an aid to postions fixing, Recognition of the signs of mal-adjustment and erroneous confirmation. The application of data obtained from each aid to fixing a position, fixing accuracy, ellipse of ambiguity.
Knowledge of the contents of the Merchant Shipping Notice relating to the use of Decca Navigator System.
(b) Radar ;
An explanatory description of the principles of radar. Outline of radar system using a block schematic diagram to illustrate the ‘essebtial funcional units required in radar equipment and a descirption of the funcions and characteristics of these units. An appreciation of those characterisitics of a rada rset which determine the quality and accuracy of navitainal information. The standards of accuracy and dsicrimintaion required for a tuype taested marine radar set. Measurement at sea of the relative standards fo performance on the radar set. Description of the effect performance. Racognition of sub-standards performance, an application of the used for precaution. Knowledge and appriciaton of the factors mentioned in Merchant Shipping Notices relating to the installation of radar.
An appreciation of the capabilities and limitations of radar and of the factors and their effects which can limit the detection objects and display of echoes.
Fixing a position from radar information, the effects of the characteristics of coastal features on detection and accuracy of fix. The principles of true and relative motion display stabilised and unstabilised with their relative advantages and disadvantages. Exempels of methods of plotting, available and their use. The objectors and advantages of a plot of radar echoes as an aid to collision avoiidance. An ability to obtain from a series of radar observations the information which a plot will provide.
(c) Direction Finder :
Description, with the aid of block schematic diagram of the elements of direction finder systems-Rotating loop and fixed loop system. The relative advantage and disadvantages of the two systems and manual and automatic systems.
A explanation of the relative advantages and disadvantages of compass stabilisation of direction finder scale. Knowledge of the instrumental factors which effect the accurancy of a direction finding equipment.
An appreciation of those factors and their effects which need to be considered when choosing asitefor D. F Loops and sense aerials. A description of the effect of the Ship, its superstructure, and aerials including broadcast receiving aerials. On the accuracyof bearings. Errors due to the foregoing and how compensated, quadrantal errors semi-circular errors calibration, knowledge of the statutory requirements in the Merchant Shipping (Direction Finder) Rules and of Merchant Shipping Notices relating to direction finders.
An appreciation of the capabilities and limitation of direction finding as an aid to navigation. A description of the use of radio beacon facilities to obtain a fic using bearings of beacons whose operations are synchronized. An appreciation of propagational errors, night effects, land effects.
Echo sounding devices:
A description, with the aid of block schematic diagrams, of the elements of a typical general purpose navigational echo-sounding device indicating the functions and characteristics of each unit.
Description of the action of typical visual indicators and recorders. Precautions necessary when using and an echo-sounder with phased scales.
The use of the operational controls of a typical echo sounder, including adjustment available for variations of drafts.
A knowledge of any health hazards presented by paper used in recorders and the precautions to be observed.
A knowledge of typical values of sounding repetition rate accuracy of soundings, maximum and minimum depths in general purpose navigational echo sounders.
A knowledge of the sources and effects of noises which interfere with the display of sounding :
internal noises; mechanical and electrical.
Water noise; aeration and reverberation.
Indications of mal-adjustments of control which give excessive receiver sensibility; reveiver noise and multiple soundings.
A knowledge of the factors to be considered in choosing a site for echo sounder transducers. The relative advantages and disadvantages of pierced-hull and internal transducer installations.
Care of echo-sounder apparatus, preservation of records.
(e) Microwave communication system, preliminary ideas on its uses and its development as an electronic aid to navigation :
(f) The construction of the magnetic compass and binnacle.
Sitting of compasses with reference to the proximity of magnetic material and electrical appliances. Care and maintenance of liquid compasses.
(g) The properties of the free gyroscope. The relationship between applied force and precession. The effect of the Earth’s rotation on a free gyroscope. Drift and tilt, damping, errors associated with gyrocompasses including latitude, course and speed error, ballistic deflection and its relation to change of speed error, Latitude, course and speed correction, rolling error and now it is minimised. The principal parts of a gyro-compass, follow up and repeater systems. Fundamental differences in the construction and operation of the better known gyro-compasses.
An appreciation of the system under the control of the master gyro i.e. repeaters including those for D.F. and radar stabilisation automatic steering.
4. ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
time : 2 hours Marks : 200
(a) Calculations involving :-
(i) Propeller pitch including mean pitch angle, slip and efficiency.
(ii) Fuel consumption and economical speeds with variation of distance and displacement.
(iii) Properties of gases, Boyle's law. Charles, law and the simple treatment of iso-thermal and adiabatic expansion and comparison of gases.
(b) The meaning of the terms :
(i) Sensible and Latent Heat,
(iI) Saturated and superheated steam,
(iii) Dryness fraction,
(iv) Propeller slip and pitch,
(v) Indicated, Brake and Shaft Horse power.
(c) A general knowledge of :-
(i) Main engine, watertube boilers including super-heater, Airheaters, economisers and other associated parts.
(ii) Auxillary and Waste Heat Boilers associated with Diseal and Steam main engine installations.
(iii) The Regenerative Condenser.
(iv) Simple and Flash Evaporators.
(v) Boiler Fittings and Fuel Supply Systems.
(vi) Water testing and the maintenance of steam pressure and water levels, sources of water
contamination.
(d) The transmission of the engine power including :-
(i) Thurst Blocks,
(ii) Propeller Shaft Bearings,
(e) A general knowledge of :
(i) The four stroke, two stroke and opposed position two-stroke cycle.
(ii) The various methods of scavanging and super-charging, the cause and prevention of scavenge fires.
(iii) The taking and use of indicator diagrams.
(iv) Warning up, starting, turning, reversing and stopping of Main and Anxillary Diesel Engines.
(v) Lubricaiton, Cooling and Fuel Systems.
(f) A general knowledge of :-
(i) Impulse and Reaction Turbines.
(ii) The dummy piston and gearbox.
(iii) Pressure and velocity compounding.
(iv) Warning up, starting, turning, reversing and stopping a main engine turbine.
(g) A general knowledge of :-
(i) the principles of Refrigeration.
(ii) The properties of Primary and Secondary Refrigerants.
(h) A general knowledge of :-
(i) The Principles of piston, Rotary and Specialised cargo pimps.
(ii) The selection of pumps for Bilge, Bollast, feet, cargo and circulation purposes.
(i) A general knowledge of :-
(i) Electric and hydraulic steering gear.
(ii) Associated Rotary Vane and Hele-shaw type pumps.
(j) The general principles of control systems to include:-
(i) The overall advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric control system.
(ii) Open and closed loop system.
(iii) The cascade control.
(iv) Continuous, discontinuous, proportional, integral, and derivative control options.
(v) Sensors used to measure variables in temperature, prossure, liquied flow, liquied level, torque, midity gas content and oil in water.
(vi) Methods of information display.
(vii) Data-logging, Alarm and fail safe systems.
(viii) Simple proportinal and pneumatic force balance controllers associated with ship-board systems.
(ix) The advantages and disadvantages of various types of actuators.
(x) The general layout and description of the components used in the bridge control of main engines, steam and diesel.
(k) The general principles of :-
(i) The Auto-helm and its connection to the associated steering systems.
(ii) Anti-rolling devices and the types of sensor and control required.
(iii) Gyro-Stabilisation of Navigational Aids.
(iv) Logs and Speed recorders.
(v) Electric telegraphs and associated alarm systems.
(vi) Helm and Rudder indicators.
(vii) Navigation light setinel.
(viii) Bow thrust and controllable pitch propellers.
(ix) Master and Repeater Clock.
(l) Fire fighting systems to include :-
(i) Smoke detection to include :-
(ii) Co2 Smothering.
(iii) Sprinkler systems.
(iv) Automatic Ventilation control.
(v) Explosion Meters.
(m) Basic consideration in data processing :-
(i) Various input/output devices such as card reader, paper tape reader, magnetic
tape drive.
(ii) Punched Card : Column, rows,
How characters represented.
Fields
Card Design
(iii) Punching and verifying machine.
(iv) Layout of computer installation, memory, concept of stored programme, programme flow
chart, source language, assembler compiler machine languages.
(v) General ideas on use of computer in scientific, commercial and other allied fields.
5. DREDGE KNOWLEDGE
Time : 3 hours Marks : 200
1. Cavitation
2. Dredging in under-water construction
3. Hydraulics
4. Output-Horseower efficiency
5. Characteristic Curves
6. Prime Movers
7. Economics of Dredging
8. Dredging and Siltation
9. Recent Research Development in Hydraulic Dredging
10. Reclamation Dredging and Instrumentation
11. Permits Mobilisation - Commencement of Dredgimg.
12. Specifications - Contracts
13. Advertisements and Bids
14. Investigations
15. Cost Management
16. Personnel Management.
SYLLABUS FOR ORALS AND SIGNALS FOR DREDGE MATE GRADE II
ORALS :
1. To have a through knowledge of :- The rigging of ships and the strength of chains, wire ropes and fiber ropes. Purchase of all kinds and the power gained by purchases. Knotting and splicing with strict reference to current practices. Seizings, rackings and stoppers. Practical work and canvas work. The management of boats under oars, sail or power in all weathers and circumstances. Emergency manoeuvres such as man overboard. Use and upkeep of mechanical logs and sounding machines. The use and upkeep of engine room and other telegraphs. The use and upkeep of line-throwing appliances. The general knowledge and use of life saving appliances. The use of fire appliances including emergency fire pumps. A general knowledge of fire fighting on ships.
2. To have a practical knowledge of safe working methods and good seamanship regarding; Mooring and unmooring ship. Gangways, stages and topside work. And entering and working in tanks or other confined spaces.
3. To have a practical knowledge of : The use and care of all deck and above deck appliances and fitting including winches, capstans, windlasses, emergency steering gear, and fittings used between anchor and cable locker. Hoisting and lowering boats. The different types of each type and anchor cables and their care.
4. To have a practical knowledge of the handling and management of a ship including :- Preparations for anchoring, Anchoring with a single anchor and the use of the second anchor. Getting under way.
5. Preparation for getting under way for proceeding to sea, making horbour or entering a deck. Coming along-side or securing to a buoy or buoys. Keeping an anchor watch and actions to be taken when dregging anchor, and the duties of an officer of the watch when under way and the use of the compass to ascertain risk of collision. The duties of an officer of watch. When in Port.
6. To have a full knowledge of :- The centents and application of the Regulations for preventing collision at sea. The possible manoeuvre of a sailing vessel according to the direction of the wind Distress and pilot signals including the penalties for misuse. The uniform system of buoyage and wreck marking systems. The 'LALA' Buoyage systems. The contents and use of Notices to Mariners and M.S. Notices. The International Life Saving Signals.
7. To be completely familiar with all the instruments which are used including the aneroid barometer, barograph and the mercurial barometer, thermometers of all types, the hygrometer, the hydrometer, pelorus azimuth mirror, chronometer, Handled, Echo Sounding machine, telescope binoculars.
8. To be able to correctly adjust a sextant into which has been introduced one or more errors and to use a sextant for taking vertical and horizontal angles. Reading the sexant off the are and taking of back observation. Index error.
9. Candidates should know different types of dredgers and how they work and do dredging.
10. (a) Preparation for starting dredging by trailer suction hopper a dredger and cutter suciton
dredger.
(b) Knowledge of the use of all dredging equipment on deck and in pump room of trailer suction hopper a dredger and cutter suction dredger.
(c) Knowledge of controls and instruments generally situated in deck control room of trailer suction hopper dredger and cutter suction dredger. (load Indicator, Dredging tube indicator, Depth indicator Vaccum Pressure guages, etc.).
11. Different types of dragheads, cutters, dredge pumps and movers for dredge pumps and their uses on dredgers.
12. (a) Cutter dredger anchoring systems.
(b) Equipment required for handling cutter dredger anchors.
(c) Different types of dredging anchors and their use.
(d) Shore and floating pipeline and how to lay and handle same.
13. The examiner may ask questions arising out of the written work if it is deemed necessary.
SIGNALS :
1. To send and receive signals.
(a) Semaphore upto eight words per minute.
(b) Morse-code by flash lamp up to six words per minute.
(b) International Code of Signals.
2. (a) A knowledge of distress and safety communications procedures on radio-telephony as
contained in the 'International Code of signals' and the avoidance of unaccesary transmissions.
(c) Practical : To prepare portable radio equipment for operation in lifeboat or lifeafteract aerial and operate the radio telephone facility.
((c) Practical use of shipborne Radio direction Findes, V.H.F. and the relevant requirements.
SYLLABOUS FOR ORALS AND SIGNALS FOR DREDGE MATE GRADE I
ORALS
Candidates are excepted to have a higher knowledge of the full contents of the syllabus for Dredge Mate Grade-II and in addition as give below :-
1. (a) Detailed knowledge of the
10. PORTABLE CUTTER SUCTION DREDGER
Knowledge of construction of portable cutter suction dredger adn how to mobilise/assemble and disconnect/demobilise the dredger.
11. HOPPER BARGES
(a) Different types and their use.
(b) Knowledge of use of all equipment on deck and pump room.
(c) Anchoring system.
(d) Hopper pumping out/dumping system.
12. Shore/floating pipelien.- with special reference to transport of same by sea on dumb barges.
13. Knowledge of construction and maintenance of reclamation area bunds and drainage system.
14. Basic knowledge of the merchant Shipping Act. 1958 as applicable to a dredger and the applied to a dredger and the applied maritime law at sea.
15. The examination may ask the candidate questions arising out of the written work if it is deemed necessary.
SIGNAL:
(1) To send and receive signals in :-
(a) Semaphore up to eight words per minute.
(b) Morse code by flash lamp upto six words per minute.
(c) International code of signals.
(2) The particular use of ship borne radio telegraph installation (Auto key device) knowledge of the functions, characteristics and methods of using special types of Radio beacons which are listed in Admiralty List of
Radio Signals Vol. II for example rotating beacons and talking beacons.
(3) A complete knowledge of the radio regulations. applicable to VHF used on board.
SYLLABUR FOR ORALS AND SIGNALS FOR DREDGE MASTER GRADE - I
ORALS
The candidates may be asked any question from the syllabus of Dredge Master Grade II.
(10) (a) Exceptional circumstances. Loss of rudder and/or propeller Jury steering arrangements. Action to be taken f0llowing collision or sustaining damage of any kind. Precautions when beaching a ship. Grounding and refloting.
(b) Steps to be taken when disabled and in distress Preservation of ship and crew in the event of an emergency. Limiting damage and salving the ship following a fire or explosion. Abandoning ship : survival procedure. communications with the shore. The use of rockets and/or apparatus. Air, sea,search and rescue organization.
(c) Assisting a ship or aircraft in distress. The use of direction finding for homing on to a casualty. Rescuing the crew of disabled ship or ditched aircraft. Maneuvering for launching of life boats or life rafts in bad weather.
(d) Bad weather amnoeuvres. Precautions at anchor and at sea. Use of oil.
(e) Choice of anchorage. Anchoring and working anchors and cables in all circumstances. Factors involved in determining the length of another cable to be used. Knowledge of engine characteristics, stopping distance and turning circle for manoeuvring.
(f) Approaching pilot vessels with due regard to weather and tide. Handling a vessel in rivers, estuaries, harbours etc., havin regard to the effects of currents,wind and restricted water on the response to the helm. The effect of squat and of manoeuvring in shallow ween own vessel and nearby banks eg. canal effect. Importance of navigating with prudence with regard to damage caused by own ship's waves. Approaching off-shore loading points under open sea conditions.
(g) Towing and being towed.
(h) General procedure and precautions to be observed dry docking, Distribution of weight. bilge blocks. Leaving a ship waterborne. Putting into portwith damage to ship, both from busines and technical points of view.
(i) Methods used to prevent the spread of fire at sea and in port. full knowledge of the use of fire appliance and the precautions to be taken in their use. appreciation of the ways in which action can be taken when emergencies arise in port, eg. a fire on own or nearby vessel, or an adjacent port facility need to seek sea-room in the event of adverse weather.
(j) Method of pest control and of fumigation; safequards in applying various methods. Crew welfare and training General organisation of ship. Crew representation. Complaints procedure, Routine inspections of living quarters and store rooms.
(k) Compensation and adjustment of compasses; candidate will be questioned on the practical adjustment of the magnetic compass suing a ship's binnacle and compass.
(2) Collision Regulation and the buoyage as per oral syllabus of dredge Master Grade-II.
(3) (a) A knowledge of distress and safety communication procedures on the radio-telephone distress and calling frequency and the M.S. Distress Messages and warning rules.
(b) The preparation and use of portable radio equipment used in lifeboats and liferafts including erection of aerials and knowledge of the facilities and frequencies provided with the equipment.
(c) Knowledge of the types of radio service available to aid vessels entering ports and assist in berthing etc.
(4) Jack-up type drill rig for Rock drilling :
(a) knowledge of the use of all drillinf and other equipment on deck.
(b) Anchoring system.
(c) Method of drilling and charging explosives for controlled blasting.
(d) Use of different types of explosives, detonators etc. Utilised for underwater rock blasting after dilling.
(e) Safety precautions to be observed whilst doing underwater drilling and blasting.
(5) blasting Rocks by shape charges:
(a) Knowledge of construction of shape charges and explosives.
(b) Method of shape charge blsting.
(c) Safety precautions to be observed.
(d) Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed for stowing and ransportting explosives at dredging site.
(6) Dipper dredge, Pneuma system, Barge unloading system, Boosterpumps, Bucket wheel dredger, etc., knowledge of use all equipment utilised for dredging in above dredger system.
(7) Sea towage :
(a) Action to be taken at sea during towage in bad weather.
(b) Parting of tow wirw at sea-action to be taken to reconnect tow.
(8) Practical knowledge of the port rules at the principal Indian ports.
(9) Knowledge of dredging estimates and dredging contracts, settlement of disputes under dredging contracts.
(10) Handling the situation in a declared batuibak emergency.
(11) practical knowledge of Marine Insurance, salvage.
(12) The examiner may ask the candidates, questions arising out of the written work, if it is deemed necessary.
APPENDIX G
See Rule 44(4)
Date ______________
PARTIAL PASS
Nmae of candidate____________________________________
Rotation No. ________________ Grade ________________ Colour of eye ________
Hair ____________ Complexion___________ Date of birth__________ Height ______
Identification Marks_______________________________-
Sight Test:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Port Date Result Signature
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Result of Examination :
___________________________________________________________________________________
Port Date Part Month next eligible Signature
______________________________
A B C D E
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
I. hereby certify that :
1. The candidate has produced satisfactory testimonials and proof of sea service/watch keeping service for period of__________________________________ Years_______________ month and ____________ days and was accordingly admitted for the examination for the certificate of Competency as ___________________
2. The result of examination is as indicated above.
3. Though the candidate has passed the examination, be has not been issued with a Certificate of Competency or letter of authority for want of the following additional Certificate :
(a) ___________________________
(b) ___________________________
(c) ___________________________
4. The candidate due to serious weakness shown is required to attend a course of instruction at an approved Institute for a period of ____ _______________ months.
5. The candidate due to serious weakness shown is required to serve a further period of __________________________ months at sea.
Examiner of Dredger
Master and Mates
Mercantile Marine Depart________ dist
Signature of candidate
* Delete words that are not applicable.
APPENDIX H
See Rule 45(2)
LETTER OF AUTHORITY
Name of the Applicant_________________________________________________________
Grade for which passed______________________________ Height _________________________ Cms
Colour of Eyes____________________ Hair__________________ Complexion ___________________
Identification Marks____________________________________________________________________
Date of birth__________________________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant
Please deliver to the named person, on his complying with the officer regulation, the Certificate of Competency forwarded to you by the Chief Examiner.
Siganatyre of Examiner
Dated at_______ this ____ day of __________
19_________________
To
the Principal Officer,
Mercantile Marine Department,
___________________ District
APPENDIX I
See Rule 48(i)
GOVERMENT OF INDIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
AS
DREDGE MATE GRADE II
Issued by the
Govt. of India
To
_____________________________________________________________________________
Whereas you have been found duly qualified to fulfil the duties of DREDGE MATE GRADE II on a dredge operating within smooth and partially smooth waters, the Central Government in exercise of its power under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958(44 of 1958) hereby grants you this CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.
Date this__________ day of__________
Countersigned :
Chief Examiner
Registered in the
Directorate General of Shipping DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING
BOMBAY
GOVERMENT OF INDIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
AS
DREDGE MASTER GRADE II
Issued by the
Govt. of India
To
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Whereas you have been found duly qualified to fulfil the duties of DREDGE MASTER GRADE II on a dredge operating within smooth and partally smooth waters, the Central Government in exercise of its power under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958(44 of 1958) hereby grants you this CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.
Date this__________ day of__________
Countersigned :
Chief Examiner
Registered in the
Directorate General of Shipping DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING
BOMBAY
GOVERMENT OF INDIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
AS
DREDGE MATE GRADE I
Issued by the
Govt. of India
To
___________________________________________________________________________________
Whereas you have been found duly qualified to fulfil the duties of DREDGE MASTER GRADE I on a dredge operating within smooth and partally smooth waters, the Central Government in exercise of its power under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958(44 of 1958) hereby grants you this CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.
Date this__________ day of__________
Countersigned :
Chief Examiner
Registered in the
Directorate General of Shipping DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING
BOMBAY
GOVERMENT OF INDIA
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
AS
DREDGE MASTER GRADE I
Issued by the
Govt. of India
To
____________________________________________________________________________________
Whereas you have been found duly qualified to fulfil the duties of DREDGE MASTER GRADE I on a dredge operating within smooth and partally smooth waters, the Central Government in exercise of its power under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958(44 of 1958) hereby grants you this CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY.
Date this__________ day of__________
Countersigned :
Chief Examiner
Registered in the
Directorate General of Shipping DIRECTOR GENERAL OF SHIPPING
BOMBAY
APPENDIX J
See Rule 49(1)
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(A)
Name of applicant_____________________________________________________________________
Grade of former Certificate__________________________ No ________________________________
Date of Birth _________________________________________________________________________
Identification marks ____________________________________________________________________
(B)
PARTICULARS OF LAST SERVICE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of last ship Port of Registry Rank Description of voyage Ended
& Official No. -----------------------
From To Commenced
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
SERVICE ON SOME OTHER VESSELS IN WHICH APPLICANT HAS SERVED
BEFORE AND AFTER OBTAINING THE CERTIFICATE NOW LOST
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name of ship Port of Registry Rank Description of voyage Ended
& Official No. --------------------------
From To Commenced
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(C)
DELARATION OF APPLICANT
I _________________________ of _____________ do hereby declare,
*(i) that my Certificate of Competency as Dredge ____________ No ____________ Was last/destroyed at ___________
(ii) That the statements made above are correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant's Signature
Declared and subscribed at ______ this _________ day _______ 19____ before me
*Give full details Principal Officer
Supported by documents Mercantile Marine Department
like Police reports, ________________ District
newspaper advertisement etc.
(D)
DISTINATION OF CERTIFICATE
I wish the renewed Certificate to be issued to me at the Port of______________
Applicant Signature
_____________________________________________________________________________
(E)
ENDORSEMENT BY THE MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE
No
Forwarder to the Director General of Shipping, Bombay. It is recommended that a fee of Rs. ________ may be Charged.
Dated_________ PRINCIPAL OFFICER
the ______________19 Mercantile Marine Department
__________________District
____________________________________________________________________________________
(F)
DIRECTION BY THE CHIEF EXAMINER
The Certificate is enclosed : the Fee to be charged is _______________
Dated Bombay, this _____________day of______________19______________
To
The Principal Officer,
Mercantile Marine Department
_____________________ District Chief Examiner
____________________________________________________________________________________
(G)
NOTE BY MERCANTILE MARINE OFFICE
CERTIFICATE issued and the fee of ______ received this _____day of _____ 19.
PRINCIPAL OFFICER
MARCANTILE MARINE DEPARTMENT
__________ District
_____________________________________________________________________________
Note :- This form is to be returned to the Chief Examiner.
[F.No.SW/S-MSR (10)/82-MA]
S. SYNGHAL, Under Secy.
(Shipping)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi the 28th July, 1993,
(MERCHANT SHIPPING)
G. S. R. 409. - In exercise of the power conferred by clauses (C), (d) and (e) of section 83 of Merchant Shipping Act 1958 (44 of 1958), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules to amend the merchant Shipping Examination of dredge Masters and Dredge Mates) Rules, 1985, namely: -
1. (1) These rules may be called the Merchant Shipping (Examination of Dredge and Dredge Mates) Amendment Rules, 1993.
(2) They shall come into force six months after the date of their publication in the official Gazette.
2. The Merchant shipping (Examination of Dredge and Dredge Mates) Rules 1985 (hereinafter to as the said rules0 in rule 2 for clause (h) the following clause shall be substituted, namely: -
3. In rule 4 of the said rules. -
(1) in sub-rule (2), in clause (a) for the word “seventeen” the word “twenty shall be substituted;
(2) in sub-rule (4),-(I) for clauses (a) and (b0 the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:-
“(a) Atleast twelve months shall have been performed in the deck department of a dredge, and
(b) atleast six months shall have been performed a self propelled dredger on duties associated with watch keeping duties’.
(ii) Clause (c) shall be omitted.
(3) in sub-rule (5),-
(i) for clause (a), (b) and (c), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely :-
“(a) Radar observer’s Certificate
(b) Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft.
(c) First Aid at sea certificate”.
(ii) Clause (d) shall be omitted. -
4. In rule 5 of the said rules,-
(1) In sub-rule (2) in clause (a) for the word “seventeen”, the word “twenty” shall be substituted.
(2) In sub-rule 4, -
(i) for clause (a) and (b) the following clause shall substituted, namely:-
“(a) Atleast twelve month shall have been performed in the deck department of a dredge
(b) Atleast six month shall have been performed on a self propelled dredger on duties associated with watch keeping duties” ,
(4) in sub-rule 5,-
(i) for clause (a), (b) and (c) the name following ciause shall be substituted namely:-
“(a) Radar observer’s certificate,
(b) Certificate of proficiency in survival craft,
(c) First aid at sea certificate”,
(ii) clause (d) shall be omitted.
5. In rule six of said rules. -
(i) In sub-rule (2) the words ”in part a only” shall be omitted
(ii) Sub-rule (3) shall be omitted,
(iii) for sub-rule (4) the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely: -
“(4) Every such candidate shall have performed atleast 18months service on dredgers as a holder of a certificate of competency specified in sub-rule (2) of which atleast 12 months shall have been performed on watch keeping on a trailer dredger subject to sub-rule (5) of rule 19”,
(4) in sub-rule 5,-
(i) for clause (a) and (b) the following clause shall be substituted namely:-
“(a) Radar observer’s certificate.
(b) Certificate of Proficiency in survivor craft”.
(iii) after clause (b), the following clause shall be inserted , namely:-
“(c) First aid at sea certificate.
(d) Certificate of Proficiency in fire fighting”.
6. In rule 7 of said rules,-
(1) sub-rule (2) shall be omitted,
(2) for sub rule (3), the following sub-rule shall be substituted , namely;-
(3) every such candidate shall have performed atleast 20 months. Service of dredgers as holder on Dredge Master dredge II certificate of competency granted under this rule or a certificate of competency as first mate of foreign going ship or master of a home trade ship granted under the Master and Mates rules, of which atleast 6 months shall have been performed on trailer dredgers as an independent watch-keeping officers,
(3) In sub-rule (4).-
(i) for clause (a) and (b), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely:-
“(a) Radar observer’s certificate
(b) Certificate of Proficiency in survivor craft”.
(ii) after clauses (b), the following clauses inserted , namely:-
“(c) First aid at sea certificate.
(d) Certificate of proficiency in fire fighting
(e) Marine communication Certificate
7. In rule 8 of the said rules.
(i) In sub-rule (2),-
(i) Clauses (a) shall be omitted.
(ii) Clauses (d) shall be omitted
(iii) For Clauses (e), the following clause substituted namely:-
“(e) Comply with requirements of sub-rules (4) of rule 7”.
8. In rule 9, of said rules, in sub-rule (3) for the word “six” the word “ twelve“ shall be substituted.
9. In rule 19 in sub-rules (5), the word brackets and letters “of clause (a)” shall be omitted.
10. The rule 20 of the said rules shall be renumbered as sub-rule (1) thereof and after sub-rule (1) so renumbered, the following sub-rule shall be inserted namely: -
“(2) Even candidate for the examination for grant of certificate of competency as dredge mate grade I who has successfully completed pre-sea training course at a recognised instated an a course of re recognisd degree in physics mathematics or engineering shall be eligible for remission of maximum of 12 month in addition to remission which he is eligible under sub-rule (1) of rule 20.”
11. In rule 25, of the said rules, for sub-rule (1). The following sub rule shall be substituted , namely:-
“(1) Qualifying service on ships other than dredgers shall be submitted to the Chief examiner of Master and Mates for decision regarding acceptance of such service and the extent to which it may be accepted.”
12. In rule 39, in the table, under the sub-heading “ Dredge Mate Grade- I”, in part C, -
(i) serial number 8 and entries relating thereto shall be omitted :
(ii) in column 3, for the figures, “800”, the figure “700” shall be substituted.
13. After rule 49, of the said rules, shall be inserted, namely: -
“50. Period of validity of certificate of competency granted after the Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 1987. A certificate of competency granted under sub-section (2) of section 79 of the Act after the enactment of the Merchant shipping (Amendment) Act, 1987. Of (13 of 1987) shall remain valid for period of 5 years”.
“51. Revalidation of certificate of competency
(1) A person who desires to have his certificate revalidated may submit an application along with other documents in support office application of competency, testimonials and other documents in support of his application to the principal Officers, Mercantile marine, Mamba Calcutta or Madras.
(2) Certificate competency shall be revalidated if the applicant has one year of service on dredgers in the preceding five years.”
14. For Appendix ‘E’ to the said rules, the following appendix shall be substituted, namely:-
APPENDIX E
See rules 15, and 49 (2) and paragraphs 2, 15 and 19 of
APPENDIX B
1. Assessment of sea service (for all grades) Rs. 100
2. Examination for dredge mate Grade II Rs. 100
3. Examination for dredge mate Grade I Rs. 100
4. Examination for dredge master Grade II for each part Rs. 150
5. Examination for dredge master Grade I for each part Rs. 300
6. Sight test Rs. 50
7. Sight test Appeal Rs. 200
8. Sight test reexamination Rs. 300
9. Issue of certify true copy of certificate of competency or letter of
Authority Rs. 150
15. In “Appendix F” to the said rules, -
(1) in the syllabus for Dredge Mate Grade I, -
(i) in Part B under the heading “3.naval architecture” the Paragraphs containing the portion beginning with the words “Arrangement for the carriage” and ending with the words “dry dock” shall be omitted.
(ii) in Part C, the heading “8. Principles of Navigation” and contents thereunder including items (a) to (h) shall be omitted
[File No. SR.-11012(6)/92-MA]
O. P. MAHEY, Under Secy.
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